Description Robert Half is partnering with a high-end mid-sized firm in downtown San Diego, seeking two attorneys: a litigation attorney and transactional attorney. Responsibilities of Role: + 10-year transactional attorney, corporate and business + Ideally 10 years handling purchase & sales of businesses, advising on business matters, establishing, drafting operating agreements and bylaws sand AOI, setting up companies, counseling them on issues that arise, and purchases of businesses. It’s an attorney who has some years under their belt in the area of corporate and business transactions. Even with 5 years of experience, they will have the rudimentary skills. Handling a mergers tart to finish is not as important, but handling a purchase & sale transaction at minimum. A specialty area is fine. + If you are a transactional partner who wants to bring an associate or a book of business, great. + 10-15-year litigation attorney + Could be a variety of practice areas: real estate, business, commercial, employment + Knowing how to draft motions: discovery motions, demurs, motions to strike, MSJs, MSAs, motions for sanctions, or any pre-trial motion handled at the pleading or discovery phase + Any appellate work is a plus + Trial preparation: jury instructions, figuring out what exhibits need to be listed, joint trial readiness conference reports. · Billable requirement: 1850 for associates. Most attorneys hit it, there’s no shortage of work. Litigators often go above it because they are slammed right now. Perks of Company: · The managing partner was named by San Diego Business Journal Top 50 Over 50 Women of Influence last year. · Actively in a growth phase - it’s a time of opportunity at the firm. · Managing partners eat lunch with the file clerks – very congenial atmosphere. Attorneys coach each other’s kids’ soccer and baseball games. · Firm has systems, processes, and procedures in places (including manuals on how to do things like submit a reimbursement). It’s easy to assimilate! · They actually try cases. “We are not just litigators; we are trial attorneys!” · They are family oriented (but don’t get all up in your business). “When someone has trouble, we make sure they are taken care of. You are not just a number on our list! If someone is having a bad day, we as “what can we do to help?”” Requirements Keys/Must-Haves: 1. 5+ quality years of experience - transactional or litigation + Litigation: trial preparation experience ideally + Transactional: purchase & sale experience ideally 2. Strong writer 3. Local to San Diego 4. Barred in CA with most experience in this state Ready to apply? Send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "San Diego Attorney" as the subject line, indicating where you live and if you are more qualified for the transactional or litigation role! This firm can interview before year-end! About our local recruiting team: · Over 100 attorney placements in 2023 · Average tenure of 7+ years recruiting in local market · Over 55 years of combined recruiting experience No other agency can touch our reach, experience, and local guidance in the market! #SoCalRHL 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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-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 (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .