Looking for more courtroom experience, greater responsibility, and a collaborative team? Klinedinst PC is seeking a litigation associate to handle sophisticated business, general liability, and financial services matters with direct client interaction and meaningful case ownership from day one.

Your practice will primarily focus on:

· Business litigation

· General liability defense

· Financial services litigation

You'll manage cases from inception through trial with opportunities to appear in court, take depositions, argue motions, and work directly with clients.

At Klinedinst, associates aren't limited to document review. We believe early responsibility creates exceptional litigators. Our associates take depositions, argue motions, work directly with clients, and gain meaningful courtroom experience alongside experienced trial attorneys.

Top-tier talent deserves a top-tier place to create an extraordinary career. Candidates for this position must be California licensed with strong academic credentials. We’re looking for individuals who can grow in a collaborative environment, and have a passion for advocacy and finding creative legal solutions for their clients.

The ideal candidate is ready to take initiative, independently handle cases, and analyze/research complex issues. We’re also looking for attorneys with experience in structuring discovery plans, taking and defending depositions, managing document-intensive cases, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial. If you have experience representing clients in the financial industry, that is a plus, though not required.

Coming to work with a strong work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a focus on professional and personal growth will be critical factors for success in this position.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, courtroom experience, strong mentorship, hybrid opportunities, several bonus opportunities, interesting cases, complex legal issues, great clients, a vibrant and enthusiastic culture, and great work life balance. We encourage our attorneys to become involved in the community, embrace their passions, and seek balance in their careers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• California licensed with 1 or more years of experience
• Strong academic background with the ambition to grow your ideal career
• Experience in business, general liability, or financial services litigation is preferred
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (entrepreneurial skills are a plus, but not required)
• Pay range: $120,000-165,000 per year (depends on experience) plus several bonus opportunities and plans.
• Team player for a collaborative environment

THE KLINEDINST ENVIRONMENT IS WHERE YOU’LL FIND:

• Supportive team-based law firm, with a young, vibrant, and enthusiastic culture
• A focus on personal and professional growth
• Opportunities to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction
• A dynamic culture that embraces opportunities for remote working arrangements
• Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
• Merit-based compensation

Take the initiative, gain outstanding experience, and put your career into high gear by joining Klinedinst’s legal team. Klinedinst PC is consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Martindale, Super Lawyers, and other awards for its talented team of legal professionals.

Plus, we are expanding our footprint across the West. We seek candidates who have a strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform. Hit the ground running and gain solid experience handling construction, employment; and general liability litigation with some of the most respected attorneys in the field. Pay ranges are provided in compliance with SB1162, California’s pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, educations, applicable experiences, etc.

Klinedinst PC is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace, actively seeking to hire, retain, and promote employees from varied backgrounds. We adhere to strict anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies based on protected characteristics like race, gender, disability and sexual orientation.

No communications from recruiters, please.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92101