Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, one of San Diego's oldest and most prestigious law firms, seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join the Firm's Business Litigation practice group. Our ideal candidate will possess at least three years' experience in Business Litigation.Our culture fosters collaboration, cross-practice teamwork, and professional growth through formal and informal mentorship. At HFM, you'll represent esteemed clients, and contribute to a longstanding tradition of legal excellence.Job Responsibilities Develop relationships with clients as you establish legal objectives, explain legal options, provide legal advice, and represent clients in court and mediationDraft pleadings and discovery for all aspects of a case, including law and motion, discovery motions, propounding discovery, depositions, mediations, and trialTake depositions of parties, percipient witnesses, and expertsConsultation with, and preparation of, expertsResearch and articulate findings based upon research into complex areas of the law to support case strategy and theories to be raised in the litigation. Be able to raise new theories for consideration in cases.Manage intensive fact discovery in a case including to be able to use and willing to use electronic discovery platforms and wade through ESI issuesComprehensive and clear reporting to partners and client representativesPersuasive communication and negotiation with opposing counselQualifications Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California bar3+ years of civil litigation experience required. (Candidates with less than three years will not be considered.)Possess strong analytical, research, oral, and written communication skillsHighly motivated professional who can take initiative and work independently as well as within a teamStrong attention to detail and ability to manage and reprioritize caseloadJob Type: Full-time, in officeAnticipated base salary: $130,000-$160,000.00 + Bonus#J-18808-Ljbffr