Litigation Associate - mostly remote!

We are looking for a Litigation OR Transactional Associate to join a firm's office in either San Diego (Mission Valley) OR the Coachella Valley (Palm Desert). Either way, this Associate will only commute into the respective office once a week; the role is mostly remote.

This role is well suited for an attorney with experience handling disputes involving real estate, contracts, or related civil matters, while also contributing to select transactional work tied to corporate governance. The position offers work life balance and the chance to work with a humble group of collaborative lawyers.

Perks of Firm:

• Work-life balance firm: mostly remote.
• Litigators may cross over into transactional work occasionally (if they want it).
• All-hands roundtable brown bag meeting for an hour every Wednesday, round tabling issues with clients (This is what I’m dealing with, what do you think?”). That meeting it has litigation and transactional attorneys to work together to solve client issues.
• Legal symposium event for clients every year – one in Coachella Valley and one in San Diego. All-day event: food, education, vendor/exhibit halls - and only for our clients! They have between 500-750 people in San Deigo, and 150-250 in Coachella Valley. It’s a big deal!
• “Our litigators are not aggressive. They are congenial and collegial people. They try to avoid litigation (and the cost) for our clients, seeking a resolution outside of the court if they can. This is not a highly intense environment. We’re calm, cool, and business casual every day!” - COO
• Low billables: Minimum 1620.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

1. 2+ years of licensed experience in CA, either litigation or transactional work.
2. Litigator: insurance defense, land use, real estate, or breach of contract experience translates best
3. Transactional: corporate governance or real estate translates best
4. Ability to commute to Mission Valley or Palm Desert once a week.

Ready to apply? Send your resume to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] indicating your preference for litigation vs. transactional, or San Diego vs. Coachella Valley.

Compensation

$125,000.00-$185,000.00 Yearly

About Us

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.