Description One of RHL's repeat clients, a boutique civil litigation firm in San Diego, retained us again to find their next civil litigation defense attorney. We have placed 3 legal professionals here who love it! This role will ideally be hybrid, based out of San Diego, but remote candidates in other parts of SoCal are welcome to apply. This defense attorney will be handling cases start to finish, and should have at least 3 years of civil litigation experience in CA. Please do not apply without this! Responsibilities of Role: + defense cases, 10-15 cases (25% typical auto accidents, 25% larger trucking damages, 50% premises liability/HOA matters/property disputes/med mal) + law & motion + ex partes, pleading challenges, discovery motions, meet & confers, motions to compel are most common + discovery + depositions (once up and running, they will take/defend 1-2 per week). · Billable requirement: “The goal is 1950 but the minimum is 1800.” · Software: Word and Adobe for drafting. Outlook for calendaring. Firm Central is used for document management and billing time. This role offers flexible working hours and hybrid remote days, but the candidate should be local to SoCal (ideally local to San Diego if less than 5 years of experience). To apply, send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "San Diego Attorney" as the subject line. Requirements o Solid understanding of CA civil codes & procedures, open to junior (3 years) or senior (15 years). Pay is entirely contingent upon experience. o Some depo experience o Defense-side experience is preferred, but someone coming from the plaintiff side who wants to get into defense work may also be considered o CA bar license o Ability to commute to San Diego occasionally (more if less than 3 years of experience). 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) .