Rosing Pott & Strohbehn LLP is a San Diego-based litigation boutique serving clients throughout California and Arizona. Our nationally recognized Professional Liability team defends and advises California and Arizona lawyers — including prominent AmLaw firms — in litigation, arbitration, and State Bar matters. Our Business and IP Litigation team handles complex federal litigation involving trade secrets, defamation, trademark and contractual disputes, and TTAB proceedings. We regularly practice with and against AmLaw 100 firms.
We have an immediate opening for an experienced litigation associate with 3–8 years of complex civil litigation experience.
The Work
- Substantive ownership of cases from pleadings through trial: strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and hearings.
- Drafting demurrers, MSJs, oppositions, and appellate-quality briefs.
- Appearing in state and federal court, mediations, and arbitrations.
- Direct client contact and partner collaboration.
- Active trial practice. Associates participate at counsel table and contribute to firm-wide case strategy sessions.
Qualifications
- J.D. and current good standing with the California State Bar (Arizona admission a plus).
- 3–8 years of substantive complex litigation experience — professional liability, commercial, IP, trade secrets, or related.
- Strong motion practice and brief-writing track record, including dispositive motions.
- Ability and desire to run cases independently while collaborating with partners and team.
- Comfort in a cloud-based legal tech environment (NetDocuments, Clio, etc.).
Compensation and Advancement
- Base salary $170,000–$210,000, commensurate with experience, plus discretionary bonus.
- 1,800 billable-hour target.
- Origination credit for business development for partners.
- Partnership track: eligibility after 7 years of practice and a minimum of 3 years with the firm. Timeline is negotiable for lateral hires.
Benefits
- 401(k), medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off and sick time
- Personalized professional development and marketing support
- Flexible work arrangements
Rosing Pott & Strohbehn LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $170,000.00 - $210,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92101
