Litigation Associate Attorney
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San Diego, CA · $140k–$160k a year · Posted November 3, 2026
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This listing pays about $150,000 a year. Across 129 open litigation associate attorney listings that state pay, the middle half runs $130,000 to $172,500 and the median is $150,000. That is inside the middle half of those listings and at the median.
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About the job
...an active role in your cases and gain hands‑on experience, including in trial work, with the oversight of Partners and more senior attorneys. Base Salary: $140,000 to $160,000 per year, depending on experience Reasonable Billable Hour Requirement Annual Discretionary...