Jobs in La Mesa, CA

General Liability Associate

Locations (California)

Costa Mesa

Hybrid Work Flexibility

This role requires a minimum of two in-office days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week. Our robust infrastructure ensures seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Our General Liability team represents restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses in a wide range of matters, premises liability, products liability and business litigation. Our practice also encompasses the defense of personal and catastrophic injury claims, and foodborne illness disputes. We are seeking a highly motivated and well-rounded General Liability Associate with at least one (1) year of experience in to join our team.

As an associate, you will work closely with experienced litigators and industry-leading partners, gaining hands-on experience in every stage of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to mediation, arbitration, and trial. We are looking for a driven, intellectually curious attorney eager to make a meaningful impact for our clients while advancing their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The ideal candidate is highly-motivated, eager to learn, and committed to long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing meet and confer letters, and handling discovery-related motions.
• Take and defend depositions, attend site inspections, and interview witnesses.
• Appear at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies, including case evaluation and risk assessment.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our associates professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm's experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• One (1) year of civil litigation experience.
• Proven experience in premises liability litigation, ideally in a law firm environment.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities with keen attention to detail.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Senior Transportation Litigation Associate

Office Locations

San Diego

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning Kass is seeking a senior litigation associate to join our San Diego office in a hybrid remote capacity. The ideal candidate will work on a diverse range of Transportation, Automobile and Trucking cases. The candidate will work closely with senior associates and partners daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to trial presentation—focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage cases, overseeing matters through all stages of the litigation process from inception through trial.
• Attending Court hearing, managing discovery, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients and ensuring compliance with the case management requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm's experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of transportation litigation experience.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines is required.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $130,000 - $185,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

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Job Title: Legal Assistant

Location: San Diego, CA 92101

Salary/Payrate: $95K-$105K (some flex for the right candidate) annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (1 days WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor's degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Legal Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple Partners, as well as senior and junior members of the Legal Team. This role involves managing a variety of confidential and complex tasks, including calendar management, typing, editing and/or formatting legal documents and correspondence, filing documents with various courts, both electronically and via messenger, arranging for service of documents, meeting coordination, project assistance, and relationship management. The ideal candidate must excel in multitasking, managing changing priorities, and handling highly sensitive information with discretion. Maintains positive contact with clients, attorneys and staff while observing confidentiality of client and other firm matters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Calendar Management: Track litigation deadlines, and confirm deadlines and docketed correctly. Coordinate attorney calendars, minimize conflicts, prevent double bookings, and proactively make decisions regarding appointment urgency and importance.
• Preparing draft court documents, including but not limited to complaints, answers, discovery, briefs, motions, motions for summary judgment, correspondence and memos.
• Heavy court filings at state, federal, and appellate level and in many different venues; prior involvement in Class Action cases is a must; knowledge of electronic filing procedures for the various venues, including state, federal, appellate and arbitration forums.
• Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice.
• Organizes and accurately maintains physical and electronic documents and files in a timely manner. Creates and maintains working files and binders as requested. Utilizes Firm provided software to accurately store email messages and maintain and retrieve files.
• Administrative duties include but not limited to opening new files, requests conflict of interest checks and maintains on-line and hard-copy files. Conducts periodic reviews for possible storage of older files; prepares files to be closed.
• Provides backup support to other attorneys and timekeepers as needed. Volunteers for overflow work assignments when time permits and actively seeks to maximize productivity and promote teamwork. Possesses knowledge of key clients and contacts.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent communication and time management skills.

Possesses high level of technical competency on all Microsoft Office and various other job-related software packages and applications.

Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of 5 years' experience a working in employment and labor law matters

Law firm experience preferred

Deep knowledge and expertise in employment and labor laws on federal, local and state level

My client is a well regarded litigation firm withoffices in SD, LA, and SF. They are currently looking for a Litigation Attorney to join their SD office

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in construction, liability, labor and employment litigation
• The candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated and have an ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Be an active member in good standing with the California Bar
• Have solid academic credentials
• Possess civil litigation experience and insurance defense experience
• Must have a high level of organization, detail orientation and ability to time-manage across multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate good judgment, strong critical thinking skills and the desire and willingness to take ownership and control of projects
• Have excellent communication, analytical and writing skills
• Have excellent client relations
• civil litigation: 2 years (Required)

The annual salary for this position is between 140k-210k

Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Junior Litigation Attorney

Office Location

San Diego

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning | Kass is seeking a Junior Litigation Attorney to join our San Diego office. This role offers the chance to thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment while benefiting from industry recognition and top-tier mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, assess, and execute litigation strategies through all stages of litigation.
• Conduct depositions, take examinations under oath (EUO), propound and respond to written discovery.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, offering detailed liability and damage analyses.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings, such as hearings, motions, depositions, and mediations.
• Review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm's experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• Experience formulating and developing case strategy, advising clients on risk mitigation and case resolution options.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $120,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Employment Litigation Associate

Locations – California

San Diego

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning Kass has an exciting opportunity for an Employment Litigation Associate to join our Team in one of our Southern California offices!

As an Employment Litigation Associate at Manning Kass, you will play a key role in defending employers in a variety of workplace-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment law matters. You will manage cases from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing motions, and participating in mediations and trials. This position offers a collaborative and dynamic environment where you will work closely with experienced attorneys to deliver exceptional client service and achieve favorable outcomes. Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm's experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Company Offers

• Salary Range $125,000-$185,000, plus bonus.
• The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, and 401K
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

A prestigious, long-standing San Diego law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to support attorneys and paralegals within a busy litigation practice group. This will support a probate, trusts & estates litigation desk. but the attorneys will train on the practice area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, proofread, and revise pleadings, discovery responses, and general correspondence.
• Manage State and Federal court filings (e-filing), manage service of process, and prepare exhibit binders for hearings/trials.
• Manage complex litigation calendars, schedule depositions/client meetings, and handle new matter openings and conflict checks.
• Conduct intake with clients, call court staff, and coordinate opposing counsel.

Pay is contingent upon fluency in the litigation tasks above, but the range is generally $75-95K. The firm also offers benefits including medical/dental/vision, 401K, PTO, an onsite gym, and more!

Perks of Firm:

• The firm is good at training. Mentorship comes from the supervising attorneys.
• The partner and senior associate on this desk are fun! They don't take themselves too seriously.
• Beautiful office view, a gym onsite, and cool amenities.
• Fun events throughout the year like golf tournaments, Padres game suite, fancy half-day holiday party. "This firm likes to party!" -HR
• Tons of organic fruit delivered each Monday.

Must-Have Requirements:

• 3–5 years of litigation experience (civil litigation required; probate/trusts experience preferred).
• Ability to eFile in state courts
• Ability to calendar litigation deadlines for three attorneys
• Ability to commute onsite in downtown San Diego daily.

For immediate consideration, please email a copy of your resume to melanie.kent @ roberthalf com with "San Diego Litigation Assistant" as the subject line. Start date is negotiable.

We also have another similar opening, so apply here for both!

Company Description

The Law Offices of Greer & Associates, APC, established in 1997 by trial attorney C. Keith Greer, is grounded in the belief that clients deserve exceptional representation without the unnecessary costs of lavish operations. Based in San Diego, California, the firm specializes in insurance defense, professional liability, consumer protection, employment/labor law, and business litigation across the state. With a strong track record of success and a reputation for diligent and cost-effective advocacy, the firm has earned the trust and loyalty of its clients over the past two decades.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Civil Litigation Paralegal based in San Diego, CA, with some work-from-home flexibility. The Paralegal will be responsible for assisting attorneys with all aspects of civil litigation.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation and Document Review.
• Strong skills in Legal Research and familiarity with legal databases.
• Experience in drafting and organizing Pleadings and Motions.
• Experience with
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities to liaise with attorneys, clients, and team members.
• A paralegal certificate or relevant education and experience in civil litigation are preferred.
• Proficiency with legal software and tools is a plus.
• CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE WITHIN 18 MILES OF RANCHO BERNARDO.

What you will find ...

• 200+ attorney western regional firm
• voted US News "Best Law Firm 2025"
• Mansfield Rule Certified Plus 2025

What you will do ...

• General liability defense
• Commercial Auto liability defense
• Premises liability cases
• Excess policy exposure
• High profile trial litigation

Wish list ...

• REQUIRED CA bar
• 2-8 years' experience in general liability
• Focus on commercial auto and general liability defense
• Exceptional writing and communication skills

Associate Attorney – Plaintiffs' Employment & Class Action Litigation

Location: California (In-Person)

Experience: 0–3 years

Compensation: $120,000–$180,000 base salary (DOE) + graduated equity participation

About the Firm

We are a high-level plaintiffs' litigation firm that represents individuals and classes in sexual harassment, FEHA, employment, and high-stakes class action litigation. Our practice is trial-focused, results-driven, and built on taking on difficult cases against well-funded sophisticated defendants. We do not run a volume practice. We litigate aggressively, strategically, and with the expectation that our cases may go to trial.

This is not a lifestyle firm. It is a firm where talented lawyers develop quickly, gain real responsibility early, and are rewarded for their contributions.

What we offer

• Hands on mentorship from experienced trial lawyers (trial prep, motion practice, settlement strategy, client management, appeals).

• A collaborative, high-expectation environment that develops courtroom-ready advocates.

• Opportunity to work on large-scale class and representative actions against major companies and institutions.

Who we're looking for

• Drive and initiative

• Adaptability and intellectual curiosity

• Team mentality and strong communication

• Strategic judgment and effective intelligence

• Resiliency, emotional strength, integrity, and humility

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The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney (0–3 years experience) to join our litigation team. This role is ideal for someone who wants meaningful responsibility, hands-on experience, and long-term growth in plaintiffs' litigation.

The workload ebbs and flows. There will be periods that demand significant time and focus – especially during heavy motions and as cases approach trial – and other periods that are more balanced. We are upfront about this because excellence in high-stakes litigation requires commitment.

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Responsibilities

• Depending on experience, responsibilities will include:

· Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery in FEHA, sexual harassment, and class action matters

· Taking and defending depositions (with mentorship and increasing independence)

· Participating in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation

· Client communication and case strategy development

· Legal research and briefing on complex and novel issues

· Working closely with partners on case development and trial strategy

Associates are not siloed. You will see the full lifecycle of cases.

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Compensation & Growth

· Base Salary: $120,000–$180,000 (depending on experience)

· Graduated equity participation tied to cases and performance

· Clear pathway for increased responsibility, compensation growth, and long-term advancement

· Opportunity to build a career in elite plaintiffs' litigation, including trial experience

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Why This Role

· Real responsibility early in your career

· Exposure to high-impact cases that matter

· Mentorship from experienced trial lawyers

· A firm culture that rewards performance, loyalty, and results

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How to Apply

Please submit:

· Resume

· Writing sample (motion or brief preferred)

• · Brief cover letter explaining your interest in plaintiffs' litigation