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