Attorney Litigation

Mission Recruiting is partnering with a fast-growing, trial-driven plaintiff-side litigation practice in San Diego that is building something special. This is not a volume shop or a place to coast. This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants real responsibility, real upside, and a seat at the table as the firm continues to scale.

The practice handles high-stakes,
contingency-fee litigation with meaningful exposure. Recent matters include eight-figure trial results and class actions with nine-figure potential. The firm has intentionally evolved beyond overcrowded practice areas and is focused on complex, emerging claims where creativity, grit, and execution matter.

This role is ideal for someone who is hungry, motivated, and excited by the idea of building long-term wealth through performance, not just collecting a paycheck. This is a fully in-office role in San Diego
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You will step into an environment where attorneys are trusted early, trained closely, and given hands-on litigation experience from day one. Workloads ebb and flow based on case posture, so adaptability and drive are essential.

• Handle all phases of plaintiff-side employment and complex civil litigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare cases for mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial
• Collaborate directly with senior trial attorneys on strategy
• Contribute to novel legal theories and emerging areas of law
• Manage deadlines in a fast-moving, results-oriented practice

• This firm is open-minded about background and career stage. What matters most is mindset.
• This could be a strong fit if you:
• Thrive in a demanding, high-accountability environment
• Want to build a long-term future, not just your next role
• Are motivated by ownership, upside, and performance-based rewards
• Enjoy working in-person with close mentorship and collaboration
• Are comfortable in a contingency-fee practice where effort and results drive outcomes
• Attorneys coming from plaintiff-side work, defense practices, or earlier-stage careers are all encouraged to explore this opportunity if the drive and work ethic are there.

• Competitive base salary, flexible based on overall candidate strength $140,000-$180,000 DOE
• Willingness to pay top-of-market for exceptional talent ...