San Diego Edition: Business Litigation Associate Opportunities | June 2026
Multiple openings are currently available for litigation associates with 3 to 7+ years of experience across San Diego. Roles span boutique, regional, and nationally recognized firms, covering a range of practice areas and work environments with annual billable requirements ranging from 1,500 to 1,850.
Select details (firm names, bonus structures, partnership track, origination credit, relocation assistance, and sign-on incentives) will be discussed during a confidential intro call, where applicable.
If you'd like more insight on any role, feel free to reach out directly.
Broad-Based Civil & Liability Defense Associate (Hybrid)
Chambers-recognized firm with a strong West Coast presence and seven offices nationwide, offering a broad-based litigation practice across employment, professional liability, construction, and business disputes. Attorneys work directly with business clients and take on meaningful case-handling responsibility from day one.
Commercial & Business Litigation Associate (On-site)
Focused business litigation practice handling breach of contract, partnership conflicts, and unfair competition matters, with exposure to both plaintiff and defense work. This smaller firm environment offers hands-on experience, early responsibility, and direct mentorship from a veteran San Diego trial attorney.
Senior Litigation Associate (Hybrid)
Growing boutique corporate and real estate firm seeking a senior associate ready to independently manage a diverse litigation docket from intake through resolution. The practice spans real estate, land use, and business disputes, with close collaboration between litigation and transactional teams.
Financial Regulatory Disputes Associate (Hybrid)
Nationally recognized, Super Lawyers-rated financial services and corporate boutique with a highly specialized practice focused on securities litigation and regulatory defense. This role offers the opportunity to work on matters involving SEC issues, broker-dealers, investment advisors, and fund-related disputes, with direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility from day one.
HOA & Real Estate Defense Associate (Hybrid)
Premier Southern California real estate-focused firm representing common interest developments, with an emphasis on advisory work over traditional litigation. This role involves direct interaction with HOA boards, providing guidance on governance, compliance, and CC&Rs, along with occasional dispute-related matters.
To Apply or Inquire
If any of these roles align with your background or career goals - or if you'd like to share your criteria for future opportunities - submit your profile to schedule a confidential conversation.
Firm name, bonus structures, partnership track, origination credit, relocation assistance, potential sign-on bonuses, and interview process details will be discussed during our intro call where relevant, as not all roles include each component.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.