Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Litigation Associate Attorney

General Liability | Products Liability


An established and growing litigation firm is seeking Litigation Associate Attorneys with 2 to 6 years of civil defense litigation experience to join its California practice. Opportunities are available across multiple litigation groups, including General Liability and Products Liability, with office placement based on business needs and candidate preference.


This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to handle sophisticated litigation, work alongside experienced litigators, and continue developing their advocacy and trial skills in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
  
  
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
  
  
• Take and defend depositions
  
  
• Attend court appearances, mediations, and settlement conferences
  
  
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and experts
  
  
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys to develop litigation strategy
  
  

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license
  
  
• 2 to 6 years of civil litigation experience following bar admission
  
  
• Experience in insurance defense, general liability, products liability, or comparable defense litigation preferred
  
  
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
  
  
• Experience handling discovery, motion practice, depositions, and client communication
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple matters while working effectively within a team
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience, with bonus opportunities
  
  
• Comprehensive benefits package
  
  
• Flexible hybrid work environment
  
  
• Multiple California office locations
  
  
• Partnership track potential
  
  
• Mentorship from accomplished litigators
  
  
• Exposure to sophisticated and challenging litigation matters
  
  

Qualified attorneys seeking long-term career growth in a collaborative litigation practice are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.