Complex Litigation Attorney

Rosing Pott & Strohbehn is an elite boutique law firm concentrating in complex litigation, professional liability and white-collar criminal defense, business and intellectual property litigation, ethics and business advisement, and appellate and administrative actions. With headquarters in San Diego, RPS is a growing firm that services clients throughout California and Arizona. RPS has an immediate need for an experienced litigation attorney licensed to practice in California and/or Arizona.

We are pleased to offer flexibility with on-site, hybrid, and remote working arrangement options.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of litigation, including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Manage client relationships and provide strategic legal counsel.
• Work closely with partners and colleagues on case strategy and trial preparation.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree and current good standing with CA and/or AZ State bar.
• 3–6+ years of relevant substantive complex litigation experience (e.g., professional liability, commercial, intellectual property, etc.).
• Strong legal research, advocacy, and motion practice experience (including drafting demurrers, MSJs, oppositions, and other substantive briefs).
• Ability to independently handle multiple cases while working collaboratively within a partner-driven team.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with legal assistants, paralegals, partners, and clients.
• High level of professionalism, judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle sensitive or high-exposure cases.
• Comfort working in a cloud-based, modern legal tech environment (Net Docs, Clio, etc.).

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and full benefits package, commensurate with experience and performance.
• A pay range of $150,000-$190,000 per year (depends on experience).
• A premier boutique environment handling high-stakes, high-exposure litigation.
• Personalized professional development resources and networking/marketing support.
• A collaborative, round-table culture where attorneys work closely with partners and peers to strategize, problem-solve, and craft tailored, sophisticated solutions for our clients.
• A firm culture built on trust, respect, independence (no micromanagement), integrity, and results, where your expertise is valued and your voice is heard.
• A forward-thinking operational environment, with technology-driven workflows and continuous innovation to support our attorneys’ success.
• A stable, growing firm experiencing exceptional matter volume and expanding client relationships, offering long-term career potential.

Rosing Pott & Strohbehn, in partnership with Zelms Erlich Lenkov, is an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from diverse candidates.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life insurance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off / Sick time