We believe that having high-caliber, dedicated attorneys and staff is essential to providing legal services that meet our clients’ expectations. We are committed to hiring those individuals who perform at the highest level of service and ethical standards. We welcome candidates to submit their resumes at any time.

It is the Firm’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants, interns and employees in accordance with applicable law. It makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Firm prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender identity (whether or not an individual is transitioning or has transitioned) and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

At DMW, we provide a generous benefits package to all full-time attorneys and staff.

For more recruiting information, contact:
Karen Lemmon, Director of Administration
lemmon@dmwplc.com
(619) 209-3090

Positions Available

Corporate Business Attorney

We are looking for a corporate/business attorney with at least 10 years of experience in advising clients with respect to entity formation, business startups, general corporate matters and mergers and acquisitions. Experience representing physicians, medical groups and other providers in healthcare business transactions a plus. Portable book of business and exceptional academic credentials required. We offer excellent opportunities for practice development and professional growth with an established law firm. Compensation will commensurate with book of business and experience.

Business Litigation Attorney

We are looking for an experienced business litigation attorney with a minimum of 10 years’ civil litigation firm experience and an established book of business.

Excellent academic credentials and strong writing skills required. We offer excellent opportunities for practice development and professional growth with an established law firm. Compensation will commensurate with book of business and experience.

Litigation Paralegal

We are looking for a litigation paralegal with 5+ years experience. Excellent opportunity for self-motivated candidate with diverse experience, excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Preparation of discovery on pending litigation including drafting interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, and response to same
Draft complaints, answers, motions and other form pleadings
Draft standard motions, including preparation of notices and supportive declarations
Perform legal research using Westlaw and social media sites
Prepare attorneys for depositions, including summarizing transcripts
Shepardize (check citations)
Prepare notices and subpoenas duces tecum for scheduled depositions and trials
Page-line summaries of deposition transcripts
Organize and maintain major case files
Trial preparation (exhibits, planning and preparation of demonstrative evidence, jury instructions, SDTs, trial notebooks
Working knowledge of an eDiscovery platform (i.e. Eclipse SE). Understanding of native form of documents and ability to load documents and provide summary. Ability to extract documents; redact and Bates label documents within platform
Ability to work independently

In addition, candidates must have excellent project management skills with attention to detail, good judgment and solid organizational skills. Ability to balance multiple time-sensitive projects. Paralegal certificate required.

Please submit resume to:

Karen Lemmon
Duckor Metzger & Wynne
101 W. Broadway, Suite 1700
San Diego, CA 92101

or Email: lemmon@dmwplc.com