_{21st April, 2026}

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a international law firm, who are looking to recruit an experienced Associate to join their team based in San Diego.
  
JOB DETAILS

• PAY RATE: $235,000 - $310,000 Per Annum
• WORK TYPE: Permanent 
• WORK PATTERN: Full Time
• LOCATION: San Diego, California

JOB ROLE

My client is seeking a talented and motivated junior to mid-level associate to join a dynamic litigation team. This role is ideal for an attorney with 2–4 years of experience in white collar defense, internal investigations, and complex civil, regulatory, and criminal litigation.

JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Assist in representing corporate and individual clients in white collar matters, including government investigations and enforcement actions.
• Conduct internal investigations, including reviewing documents, analyzing evidence, and assisting with witness interviews.
• Support litigation strategy in complex civil and criminal cases, from pre-filing through trial and appeal.
• Draft a wide range of legal documents, including motions, briefs, memoranda, and discovery requests/responses.
• Perform detailed legal research and analysis on regulatory and enforcement issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case development, trial preparation, and client advisory work.
• Interface with clients, opposing counsel, regulators, and law enforcement as appropriate.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in white collar defense, investigations, and complex litigation.
• Strong academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Law review or journal experience preferred.
• Prior clerkship with a federal court or state supreme court strongly preferred.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to client service.
• Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction (or eligibility to obtain promptly).

  
Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
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