Join Litera as an Associate, Legal Knowledge Engineering driving AI - forward legal tech solutions. Collaborate with product, engineering, and design teams to enhance legal workflows and AI experimentation.
About the role
- Litigation Associate joining award-winning law firm in San Diego. Handling various litigation matters while gaining hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned partners.
Responsibilities
- Gain immediate hands-on experience handling a variety of litigation matters involving wrongful death, premises liability, personal injury, construction, breach of contract/business disputes, and more.
- Handle every aspect of your cases including legal strategy, research, drafting pleadings and motions, managing discovery, arguing motions in court, attending mediations, and trial.
- Work with a diverse range of clients, including individuals, businesses, and organizations.
- Collaborate closely with team members and have the opportunity to be mentored by experienced partners.
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in civil litigation in a law firm environment.
- Skilled in conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, propounding and responding to discovery, as well as interfacing directly with clients and opposing counsel.
- Experience taking and defending depositions, arguing motions and attending mediations, preferred. Trial experience is a plus!
- Exceptional communication and advocacy skills along with a client-focused mindset and a passion for achieving successful outcomes.
- Desire and/or ability to manage a caseload independently, while also working collaboratively with team members.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Current admission to the California State Bar is required.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation + performance-based bonus plan
- Generous medical insurance (HMO/PPO) – employer-paid premium up to 95% + employer funded HRA (for PPO plans)
- Dental insurance – employer-paid premium up to 100%
- Vision coverage
- Wellness incentives, including fitness discounts and rewards program
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Unlimited Time Off program
- 12 paid holidays
- 401(k)
- We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment that promotes career development and a healthy work-life balance.
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