Counsel for hire in San Diego, CA

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    1,999

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Analysis Skills7%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    Doctorate92%
    Bachelor's degree4%
    Associate's degree2%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years50%
    6-10 years30%
    Less than a year10%
  • Current company

    Qualcomm Technologies, Inc
    Robert Half
    Travelers
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years43%
    2-5 years29%
    Less than a year14%

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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

Counsel: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in San Diego, CA: $204,361 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $143,830 – $290,365 yearly

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  • Attorney

    Spring Valley, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsAnalysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementResearch
  • Associate Attorney

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    Presentation SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsLeadershipAnalysis SkillsOrganizational Skills
  • Head General Counsel/Head of Human Resources

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    Strategic PlanningPresentation SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadership
  • Associate Attorney

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Driver's LicenseBar

    Skills

    Paralegal ExperienceCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime Management
  • Owner & Operating Attorney

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Bar

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsCalifornia Labor LawLeadershipWestlaw
  • Associate Attorney

    San Diego, California

    Licenses & certifications

    Paralegal CertificateBar

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLitigationWriting SkillsContracts

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What's the average time to fill a counsel role?

The average time to fill a counsel role is 80 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do counsel tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a counsel include: communication skills, analysis skills and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for counsel?

Common licenses or certifications for counsel include: Bar, Driver's License and Paralegal Certificate.

What are some job titles related to counsel?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to counsel include: associate attorney, head general counsel/head of human resources and claims counsel.

What level of education is common for a counsel?

Doctorate is the most common level of education for a counsel in San Diego, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a counsel?

Most counsel have 15 years of professional experience.

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