Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Litigation Associate Attorney

Location: Roseville or Irvine, CA (Hybrid)



Compensation: $130,000 - $190,000 per year (depending on experience) + Bonus


About the Opportunity


A fast-growing, highly respected civil litigation and business law firm with a strong multi-state presence is hiring a Litigation Associate Attorney in either Roseville or Irvine, CA. This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking for direct client contact, hands-on litigation experience, strong partner mentorship, and a genuine path to career advancement in a team-oriented firm.


What You’ll Do:

• Manage a civil litigation caseload independently while working closely with partners.
  
  
• Focus on construction defect, real estate disputes, business litigation, and developer representation.
  
  
• Draft substantive pleadings, motions, legal briefs, and comprehensive discovery.
  
  
• Take and defend depositions involving key witnesses, experts, and named parties.
  
  
• Represent clients directly in court appearances, hearings, and mediations.
  
  
• Build strong client relationships and sharpen your independent legal strategy.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California is required .
  
  
• Proven experience managing discovery, taking/defending depositions, and motion practice .
  
  
• Construction defect, real estate, and/or business litigation experience is strongly preferred .
  
  
• Superior legal writing, analytical thinking, and research capabilities .
  
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills .
  
  

Compensation & Benefits Package

• $130,000 to $190,000 base salary, commensurate with experience .
  
  
• Bonus available for billable hours achieved above the standard target (Target: 1,800 billable hours per year / ~150 hours per month) .
  
  
• Additional discretionary bonus opportunities based on firm and individual performance .
  
  
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and 401k
  
  
  
  

How to Apply


Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to Nykki McAdoo at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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.