Litigation Attorney

  • Crawford Thomas Recruiting
  • San Diego, California
  • Full Time
Business Litigation Attorney - Fully Onsite San Diego, CA (La Jolla / UTC Area) $125,000 - $200,000+ Base Salary DOE + Bonus Opportunities Our client, a growing boutique litigation firm in San Diego, is seeking a Business Litigation Attorney to join their highly collaborative trial team. This is a fully onsite position based in the La Jolla / UTC area. The firm strongly believes successful trial attorneys are developed through in-person mentorship, collaboration, courtroom preparation, and hands-on litigation experience alongside experienced litigators. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who genuinely wants to litigate, gain meaningful courtroom experience, and grow into a strong trial attorney long-term. What You'll Be Doing: Taking and defending depositions Court appearances and motion work Trial preparation and case strategy Written discovery Managing cases from inception through trial Working directly with clients and opposing counsel Requirements: JD from an accredited law school Active California Bar admission Must be willing to work fully onsite in San Diego Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills Litigation experience OR strong desire to become a trial attorney Self-motivated with strong problem-solving ability Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment Must enjoy working in a collaborative team environment Preferred Experience: Civil litigation experience Deposition and courtroom experience Trial preparation experience Experience managing cases independently Leadership or mentorship experience is a plus Compensation & Benefits: Base salary ranging from $125,000 - $200,000+ DOE Additional bonus and incentive opportunities Quarterly billable hour incentive compensation Performance-based profit-sharing opportunities 401(k) retirement plans Paid PPO medical coverage PTO + 12 paid holidays CLEs, malpractice insurance, and Bar dues covered Paid parking Company-paid technology and work expense allowances Why This Opportunity Stands Out: Fully onsite, collaborative litigation environment Real courtroom and deposition exposure Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys Modern office in the La Jolla / UTC area AI-driven systems to reduce administrative work Strong work hard, play hard culture Flexibility for personal appointments as long as work is handled
Job ID: 523029236
Originally Posted on: 5/30/2026

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