This is an in-office role
Looking for associates whose class year ranges fron 2021 to 2025.
In addition to San Diego our client will consider candidates in the following locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle
You can apply to any of those areas via this job posting
Who Is Our Client?
They're a destination AmLaw 100 law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.
They are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet practical client service but also for serving as an incubator for top-notch talent.
This client consistently receives top-tier rankings from leading directories and publications, speaking to their legal capabilities, dedication to creating an inclusive workplace, and commitment to their communities.
Representative Work
At this client you're counsel of choice at every stage of the product life cycle in the courtroom and outside the courtroom.
The clients you'll work with are from cutting-edge industries - AI/robotics, automotive and autonomous vehicles, consumer products, food and wine, Internet of Things (IoT), medical devices, pharmaceutical, retail and cosmetics, and technology.
Product Life Cycle Practice Group in San Diego is made up of:
6 Partners
1 Of Counsels
3 Associates
And they're looking to add another associate attorney!
We can discuss the make up of the other groups after you've applied!
Our Client's Difference (What Makes Them Stand Out From The Rest)
They empower their lawyers at every level to take ownership of their careers and is transparent about what it takes to succeed and advance at the firm. The firms commitment to our attorneys growth extends throughout their careers.
Who You Are
You are a high performer with 2 - 5 years of experience with the following:
Products Liability Litigation (required).
Drafting briefs, correspondence, and responding to written discovery;
Conducting depositions, oral arguments, and expert interviews;
Managing document collection, review, and production;
Causation and/or failure analysis;
Multidistrict litigation and/or coordinated state proceedings.
You have excellent written and oral communication skills.
You have strong case management skills, work ethic, and team-oriented attitude.
You are an active member of the bar in the state that you reside.
This client likes associates from the following law schools & law firms:
Harvard, Cornell, Georgetown, Yale, NYU, American University, Cal, George Washington University, UVA School of Law, Columbia, Boston College Law
Perkins Coie
Keller & Heckman LLP
Foley & Lardner
DLA Piper
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Latham & Watkins
Kirkland & Ellis
Associate Bonus Structure
Associates can count unlimited pro-bono and inclusion hours, and up to 100 pre-approved hours for knowledge management and business development activities, toward their bonus eligibility.
Additional high-hour bonuses are available at 2,100, 2,300, and 2,500 hours, and merit incentives are awarded to associates whose performance exceeds expectations, enhancing transparency in annual evaluations.
In 2025, the high-hours awards added % to the base bonus amount, and merit incentives added 10% or 20% to both the base bonus and high-hours awards. With these awards and incentives, our most senior associates were eligible for bonuses of up to $218,200, inclusive of special bonuses.
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability/401k
A variety of options for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage to meet the needs of you and your family.
Industry-leading parental leave and family benefits including adoption and fertility treatment options, backup child and elder care, and more.
Tax free health accounts: HSA and FSA.
401(k) or Roth 401(k) plans.
Global wellness program, including free access to health care advocates, Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace, and Calm apps.
Flex Time Away and reduced schedule arrangements.
Paid annual fees for primary state bar registration, and up to two professional associations. Additional bar memberships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Dedicated in-house pro bono counsel to assist with identifying pro bono organizations and matters to work with.
Matching gift programs for law school and charitable organization donations.
If you meet the requirements please apply today!
