Careers San Diego

Business Litigation and Liability Attorney – San Diego

Klinedinst PC is seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, and focused attorney who is ready to join our growing and dynamic team in San Diego.
 
Ideal candidates will have at least one year of experience in general litigation (GL), business litigation, and/or financial services to join our team in downtown San Diego, with the opportunity to handle matters throughout the state. 
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Top-tier talent deserves a top-tier place to create an extraordinary career. Candidates for this position must be California licensed with strong academic credentials. We’re looking for individuals who can grow in a collaborative environment, and have a passion for advocacy and finding creative legal solutions for their clients.

The ideal candidate is ready to take initiative, independently handle cases, and analyze/research complex issues. We’re also looking for attorneys with experience in structuring discovery plans, taking and defending depositions, managing document-intensive cases, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial. If you have experience representing clients in the financial industry, that is a plus, though not required.

Coming to work with a strong work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a focus on professional and personal growth will be critical factors for success in this position.

On our end, we offer competitive pay and benefits, interesting cases, complex legal issues, great clients, a vibrant and enthusiastic culture, and many opportunities for professional growth and development.  We encourage our attorneys to become involved in the community, embrace their passions, and seek balance in their careers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • California licensed with 1 or more years of experience
     
  • Strong academic background with the ambition to grow your ideal career
     
  • Experience in business, general liability, or financial services litigation is preferred
     
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills (entrepreneurial skills are a plus, but not required)
     
  • Pay range: $120,000-165,000 per year (depends on experience).
     
  • Team player for a collaborative environment

THE KLINEDINST ENVIRONMENT IS WHERE YOU’LL FIND:

  • Supportive team-based law firm, with a young, vibrant, and enthusiastic culture
     
  • A focus on personal and professional growth
     
  • Opportunities to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction
     
  • A dynamic culture that embraces opportunities for remote working arrangements
     
  • Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
     
  • Merit-based compensation


Take the initiative, gain outstanding experience, and put your career into high gear by joining Klinedinst’s legal team. Klinedinst PC is consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Martindale, Super Lawyers, and other awards for its talented team of legal professionals.

Plus, we are expanding our footprint across the West. We seek candidates who have a strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform.  Hit the ground running and gain solid experience handling construction, employment; and general liability litigation with some of the most respected attorneys in the field. Pay ranges are provided in compliance with SB1162, California’s pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, educations, applicable experiences, etc.

No communications from recruiters, please. ​

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Benefits of a Career at Klinedinst

At Klinedinst, we believe in a fun, yet professional and friendly culture with focus on both the individual and the team. Members of the Klinedinst team have proficiency with Microsoft Office, iManage, and a variety of other software packages. In addition, we have a competitive salary and benefit package, including:

  • Multiple Medical and Dental Insurance Options
    • Health Savings Account with employer contribution for those who elect an eligible medical plan
  • Employer sponsored Life Insurance with a voluntary buy up option
  • Employer sponsored Long Term Disability Insurance with a voluntary buy up option
  • Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (125 Cafeteria Plan)
  • 401(k) Plan with discretionary employer match
  • Vision Reimbursement Plan*
  • Employer paid parking or transportation reimbursement*
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health Advocate
  • Training and career development including MCLE, membership dues for professional associations and approved seminar related expenses
  • Mobile phone reimbursement*
  • Discounts on a variety of merchandise from Dell Computers and services from AT&T wireless.
  • Employer sponsored social events
  • Pet Insurance
  • AFLAC
  • Wellness program
  • Referral program
  • Parental Leave

* Benefit levels may be capped and/or based on our internal policy and employee classification

Due to the high volume of applications, only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. Recruiters and other third parties need not apply.

KLINEDINST PC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. KLINEDINST PC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about our E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work.