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Litigation Associate

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
San Diego, CA Other
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/31/2026

Overview

Nelson Mullins law firm is looking to add a Litigation Associate to its team in the San Diego office.  This is a unique opportunity to join an expanding practice that offers a range of litigation services to clients in a variety of industries.

A Day in the Life

You’ll be joining an outgoing and fast paced team that handles all aspects of litigation. Many of the attorneys have worked in-house for major motor vehicle manufacturers and they draw on the resources of the Firm to provide national and international clients counsel in consumer protection and products liability. San Diego attorneys provide counsel to manufacturers across the nation facing single-plaintiff claims or mass action litigation. They serve as national coordinating counsel in state and federal courts in matters involving medical devices, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, industrial machinery, and construction equipment, among other products. The California-based attorneys also represent auto manufacturers in consumer fraud cases.

 

All candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a law school transcript. 

We Know You

You have at least four years of meaningful experience in complex litigation matters, including products liability, in a mid-size or large law firm setting. You’re prepared to draft and argue discovery and other motions, take and defend depositions, manage document productions, and bring an entrepreneurial spirit to a growing office. You possess exceptional oral and written advocacy skills with strong academic credentials. You are adept in case management, ready to take the lead, and are admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar.

 

  • At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.
    • In San Diego, the salary/wage range is $195,000 - $255,000 annually. 

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.

Salary : $195,000 - $255,000

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