Senior Attorney - Regulatory & Complex Civil Defense

Description

About the Opportunity

A well-established Downtown San Diego law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its complex civil defense and regulatory practice. The firm represents insurers, institutional clients, and regulated entities in matters involving technical legal issues, layered procedures, and high exposure.

This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys structured litigation, regulatory nuance, and sophisticated defense work.

Representative Matters

+ Insurance coverage and bad-faith litigation

+ Construction defect and infrastructure disputes

+ Regulatory enforcement actions and administrative hearings

+ Professional liability defense

+ Complex civil defense matters in state and federal courts

Responsibilities

+ Handle all phases of litigation, from early case assessment through trial and appeal

+ Draft substantive motions, including dispositive and evidentiary motions

+ Take and defend depositions of fact witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives

+ Prepare witnesses and manage expert strategy

+ Appear in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings

+ Coordinate with regulatory agencies, experts, and consultants

+ Support trial preparation, including jury instructions, motions in limine, and trial briefs

Requirements

Requirements

+ 7-15+ years of civil litigation experience

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Experience with insurance, construction, regulatory, or professional liability matters preferred

+ Strong procedural knowledge and courtroom presence

+ Trial or hearing experience in state or federal court

+ Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously

+ Comfortable meeting a ~1,800 billable hour expectation

To apply:

Email your resume to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). with "DTSD Litigation Attorney" as the subject line.

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