Job Description

Healthcare Professional Liability Litigation Associate – San Diego

Step into a role where sophisticated litigation meets a genuinely supportive workplace. Mission Recruiting is partnering with a respected San Diego healthcare and professional liability defense practice known for its balanced approach to client work, attorney well-being, and long-term career growth. This team is cohesive, collaborative, and deeply committed to high-quality advocacy without sacrificing quality of life.

San Diego’s vibrant legal community, coastal lifestyle, and year-round sunshine make it an ideal setting for attorneys who appreciate both challenging work and meaningful balance. Whether you enjoy the beach, the local food scene, or the region’s active outdoor culture, this is a place where your professional and personal life can thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Handle a mix of professional liability, medical malpractice, and administrative licensing matters
• Draft and argue dispositive and substantive motions
• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses
• Analyze medical records and develop key facts for litigation
• Conduct fact investigations into pre-litigation incidents
• Build case strategies and collaborate closely with partners and clients
• Maintain an organized caseload in a supportive, team-focused environment

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• A workplace culture that prioritizes attorney wellness just as highly as client satisfaction and productivity
• Partners who are hands-on, accessible, and genuinely invested in mentorship
• A moderate billable expectation designed to support longevity in litigation practice
• Exposure to hospitals, medical groups, and licensed healthcare professionals across California
• A tight-knit San Diego office known for being collaborative and family-oriented

Qualifications

• Litigation experience, ideally with exposure to professional liability, healthcare, or medical malpractice
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills
• Comfortable handling depositions with autonomy
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

Compensation

• $120,000 to $170,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Productivity-based bonus program

Benefits

• Fully paid employee health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Reasonable billable hour requirement
• Bar dues paid
• Access to modern research tools, including Lexis+ AI

Work Structure

• Full-time, Hybrid in San Diego
• 1920 annual billable hours (approximately 160 hours per month)

Interview Process

If you’re seeking a litigation role that offers meaningful work, genuine mentorship, and a culture that values your well-being, Mission Recruiting would love to connect with you.

Salary Range: $120,000 to $170,000

Reference: 148407

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