Securities Litigation Associate
San Diego, California | Hybrid Schedule | $160,000 - $220,000+ Bonus
A nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation boutique is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing team in San Diego. This firm is known for handling sophisticated, high-stakes class action and complex litigation matters throughout the United States while maintaining a collegial culture and exceptional work-life balance.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful federal court experience, hands-on responsibility, mentorship from highly respected litigators, and a realistic path to partnership.
The firm handles complex litigation in areas including:
- Securities Litigation
- Shareholder Class Actions
- Antitrust Litigation
- Consumer Protection Litigation
- Institutional Investor Representation
- Complex Federal Court Litigation
Associates will have the opportunity to work on nationally significant matters involving major corporations, institutional investors, pension funds, and consumer groups.
Required
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- 2+ years of litigation experience preferred
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Excellent academic credentials
- Interest in complex litigation and federal court practice
Strongly Considered
- Securities litigation attorneys
- Class action litigators
- Commercial litigators
- Defense-side litigators interested in transitioning to plaintiff-side work
- Attorneys with federal court experience
- Draft motions, briefs, and other substantive pleadings
- Conduct legal research and analysis
- Participate in discovery and case strategy
- Meet and confer with opposing counsel
- Work directly with partners on complex litigation matters
- Develop expertise across securities, antitrust, and consumer litigation
- Sophisticated, nationally respected litigation practice
- High level of partner access and mentorship
- Genuine partnership track
- Excellent work-life balance
- Low turnover and long-tenured attorneys
- Collaborative, boutique environment
- Strong support staff and resources
- Opportunity to build a long-term career with an established litigation team
Benefits
- Medical insurance with substantial employer contribution
- Dental coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance
- CLE reimbursement
- State bar reimbursement
- Free parking
- Building gym access
- On-site amenities
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, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.