Mass Tort Associate Attorney

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement

Base salary: $125,000 – $310,000+
Location: San Diego, CA
Employment: Full Time
Work arrangement: On-site or hybrid in San Diego, CA, subject to court, client, deal, and team needs. The exact office schedule will be confirmed before interview.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Employer-supported retirement plan.
• Bar dues, CLE support, and professional-development resources appropriate to the role.
• Bonus, origination credit, or other performance incentives where offered by the employer.
• Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview.

An employer represented by Hire Innovative is seeking a Mass Tort Associate Attorney in San Diego, CA. The position needs someone who can develop cases carefully, communicate with clients through difficult circumstances, and move matters toward strong negotiated or trial outcomes. The employer name and complete position details will be shared with candidates selected for an initial conversation.

About the Role

The opportunity is best for an attorney who wants meaningful client contact, substantive case ownership, and a compensation structure that recognizes results. Day to day, the person in this position will develop cases carefully, communicate with clients through difficult circumstances, and move matters toward strong negotiated or trial outcomes. San Diego candidates can expect an early discussion about work model, compensation, team structure, and whether the opportunity offers a meaningful step forward. During interviews, candidates can ask directly about reporting lines, workload, performance measures, and the reason for the opening.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate liability, damages, medical records, coverage, and the practical value of each matter.
• Develop discovery, depositions, experts, motions, mediation strategy, and trial preparation.
• Keep clients informed and set clear expectations as the case progresses.
• Work with partners and support staff to move a demanding docket without losing critical details.
• Take ownership of assigned matters and keep clients and supervising attorneys informed about deadlines, risk, and next steps.

Required Qualifications

• Litigation experience that matches the role’s practice focus and level of ownership.
• Strong writing, case strategy, deposition, negotiation, and client-communication skills.
• Organized docket management and sound judgment about liability, damages, and case value.
• Active or eligible state bar admission for the position.
• Ability to use feedback, work effectively with supervision, and take on greater ownership as proficiency grows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the employer’s practice area, matter type, and local court or transaction process.
• Comfort using modern legal research, document, case-management, or billing systems.
• Examples of work completed directly, including the tools, matters, patients, projects, or decisions involved.

How to Apply

Use the application form to submit your current resume; a cover letter is optional. Hire Innovative will review the application and contact qualified candidates about the employer and next steps. Your information is not shared with the employer without your consent.