7 results for Transactional Attorney in San Diego, CA

Family Law Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
125000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
A respected boutique family law firm located in downtown San Diego is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney (5+ years) to join its growing practice. The firm is known for providing compassionate, strategic counsel and delivering exceptional client outcomes across all aspects of family law - from complex dissolutions to custody disputes and premarital planning. About the RoleThis is an ideal opportunity for an attorney who enjoys hands-on case management and client interaction within a collaborative, high-caliber team. The role offers a hybrid schedule (50% on-site, 50% remote) and the chance to take ownership of a diverse caseload. What You’ll Do<ul><li>Manage cases from initial consultation through resolution or trial.</li><li>Handle all aspects of discovery, depositions, mediation, and motion practice.</li><li>Draft pleadings, declarations, and settlement agreements.</li><li>Appear in court regularly for hearings, conferences, and trials.</li><li>Provide strategic guidance and empathetic support to clients navigating sensitive family matters.</li></ul>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.</li><li>Bonus potential tied to performance and billable hours.</li><li>Hybrid work schedule (downtown office + remote flexibility).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits including health, and 401(k) with match.</li><li>UNLIMITED PTO</li></ul>
2026-02-13T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

San Diego, CA
remote
Permanent
135000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
The RoleThis role is designed for a mid-level to senior civil litigation attorney who can step into active matters and contribute immediately. Depending on experience, the attorney will manage cases independently or with partner support, from inception through resolution.This is not an entry-level or training role; candidates should be comfortable handling substantive litigation responsibilities. Representative Matters<ul><li>Employment litigation, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims</li><li>PAGA and class action defense</li><li>Construction-related disputes and insurance-driven litigation</li><li>Business and commercial litigation matters</li><li>Pre-litigation counseling, compliance guidance, and risk assessment</li></ul>Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage civil litigation matters from intake through resolution, commensurate with experience</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and case evaluations</li><li>Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts</li><li>Develop litigation strategy and assess exposure and risk</li><li>Handle discovery strategy and law-and-motion practice</li><li>Communicate directly with clients and insurers</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare substantive memoranda</li><li>Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation</li><li>Track and manage billable time accurately and consistently</li></ul>Work Environment & Schedule<ul><li>Remote-forward culture; most attorneys work primarily remotely</li><li>Unlimited PTO</li><li>Minimal overtime and sustainable workloads</li><li>Collaborative, modern culture with approachable leadership</li></ul>
2026-02-25T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
A firm whose managing partners spun off from a large notable law firm in San Diego are seeking an Associate Attorney to join their boutique litigation firm based in San Diego, California. The firm specializes in transportation law, catastrophic injury cases, dental malpractice, and complex personal injury defense. This role offers an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse caseload and be mentored by partners who actually want to invest in their associates. Responsibilities:• Manage a comprehensive caseload that includes both pre-litigation and active litigation files.• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery motions, dispositive motions, and trial preparation materials.• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare for depositions, negotiations, and client meetings, providing strategic insights.• Negotiate effectively with opposing counsel and other parties to resolve disputes and achieve favorable outcomes.• Maintain regular communication with clients to update them on case progress and strategies.• Prepare cases for trial, ensuring all necessary documents and strategies are in place.• Meet billable hour requirements of 1850 annually, with opportunities to exceed expectations and bonus off that! Pay is contingent upon experience with the duties above. Perks of Company:<ul><li>Devoted to mentoring and training to become a better a version of themselves </li><li> “Our big focus is mentorship. That is what makes us appealing to many younger lawyers who were told they’d get that and been left in the dark. We avoid that at all costs.” – managing partner</li><li>“There is room for growth. We are looking for people who want to build careers!” – managing partner</li><li>We placed an associate there earlier this year who is happy! </li></ul>
2026-02-14T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
13000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
One of RHL's repeat clients, a regional civil litigation firm in San Diego, retained us again to find their next civil litigation defense attorney. We have placed 3 legal professionals here who love it! The last attorney has had nothing but positive things to say. This role will ideally be hybrid, based out of San Diego (and associates with less than 4 years of licensed experience should live/be willing to work onsite here), but remote candidates in other parts of SoCal are welcome to apply. This defense attorney will be handling cases start to finish, and should have at least 2 years of civil litigation experience in CA. Please do not apply without this! Responsibilities of Role: <ul><li>law & motion</li><li>ex partes, pleading challenges, discovery motions, meet & confers, motions to compel are most common</li><li>discovery</li><li>depositions (once up and running, they will take/defend 1-2 per week).</li></ul>· Billable requirement: “The goal is 1950 but the minimum is 1800.”· Software: Word and Adobe for drafting. Outlook for calendaring. Firm Central is used for document management and billing time. This role offers flexible working hours and hybrid remote days, but the candidate should be local to SoCal (ideally local to San Diego if less than 5 years of experience).
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal has partnered with a reputable firm in downtown San Diego on a full time/direct hire associate attorney search. This attorney may work on matters ranging from business litigation to insurance defense to healthcare to employment to transportation law. The firm prides themselves on being inclusive as the associates are very tight knit and have great support and mentorship from the partners. Salary is contingent upon experience. There will be some opportunity to work remote and the billable hours are manageable at 1800. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Serve as the primary representative in court and mediation.</li><li>Draft pleadings and discovery documents, including motions, requests, and trial preparations.</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.</li><li>Manage intensive electronic discovery (e-discovery) and ESI issues.</li><li>Research complex legal areas to articulate findings, support case strategy, and propose new legal theories.</li><li>Provide clear and comprehensive reporting to partners and clients, and engage in persuasive negotiation with opposing counsel.</li></ul>
2026-02-06T00:00:00Z

Corporate Counsel

Ramona, CA
remote
Contract / Temporary to Hire
75 - 90 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our team on a part-time, contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for a legal expert with a background in employment law and corporate contracts, particularly within the technology startup space. You will have the opportunity to advise high-growth companies, collaborate with leadership teams, and provide strategic legal guidance in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Offer legal counsel to Series A/B technology startups, focusing on building sales and business development teams, including drafting compensation plans and related agreements.• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts, such as SaaS subscription agreements, vendor contracts, and employment agreements.• Provide expert advice on California employment law, addressing wage and hour regulations, leave policies, and compliance best practices.• Translate business requirements from tech leaders into actionable, compliant contracts that align with organizational goals.• Collaborate with founders and department heads to evaluate legal risks and ensure contracts support business objectives.• Manage client priorities effectively, addressing urgent legal matters in a dynamic startup environment.• Stay current with evolving laws and industry trends to ensure clients receive the most relevant legal guidance.
2026-02-25T00:00:00Z

In House Counsel

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
125000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a well-known and highly-regarded company in the technology/aerospace industry, seeking add another attorney to their busy team. The ideal attorney will have 2-8 years of experience and a pedigreed background. Summary of Role:This in-house counsel will focus almost exclusively on contracts, specifically drafting and redlining. The types of contracts will be diverse, from purchase agreements to NDAs to manufacturing agreements. A high level of research & writing is expected. Ancillary duties related to M&A, securities, and corporate governance may be assigned occasionally. However, someone who likes to put their head down and crank out contracts will be best for this position. Team:<ul><li>This in-house counsel will report directly to the General Counsel, and have hands-on interaction/feedback.</li><li>Four other attorneys and ten other support staff work in the legal department.</li><li>All are on-site daily.</li></ul> Perks:<ul><li>Serene, beautiful campus with a pool, gym, and cafeteria that serves subsidized (and yummy) food</li><li>Exposure to high-level, sophisticated, high-stakes work</li><li>Hands-on training and mentorship from the GC</li></ul>
2026-02-14T00:00:00Z