[Hiring] Associate Attorney - Fire Damages @SINGLETON SCHREIBER LLP

Role Description

Singleton Schreiber, LLP is looking for a motivated Associate Attorney to join our Fire Damages team, who will play a pivotal role in advocating for our clients’ rights and delivering outstanding legal services. This position will be based in San Diego; however, remote work options are available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support litigation and case strategy through substantive legal work, client advocacy, and collaboration with cross-functional legal teams.
• Ensure cases progress efficiently while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards.

Specific Tasks:

• Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, meeting and conferring with opposing counsel, and analyzing complex documents.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including discovery motions and opposition papers.
• Perform legal research.
• Make court appearances as necessary.
• Participate in case strategy discussions and contribute innovative ideas.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on cases.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation, including experience responding/objecting to written discovery and taking/defending depositions.
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office products.
• Proficiency with E-Discovery and law programs such as Sharefile, Lexis Nexis, Smart Advocate, Everlaw, FileVine, and OneLegal.
• Detail oriented, organized, reliable, and a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• This role may require occasional travel, extended hours during trial preparation, and attendance at court proceedings as needed.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost.
• 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period.
• Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering.
• Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Up to $5,000 Infertility Treatment reimbursement.
• Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation.
• Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time).
• $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff.
• State bar and approved professional association dues covered.
• $30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month.
• Community engagement support: matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time.