Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

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 multi-state regional presence is hiring a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney in either Roseville or Irvine, CA. This role provides an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to gain direct client exposure, hands-on litigation experience, strong partner mentorship, and a clear path toward long-term career advancement in a supportive, team-oriented firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a civil litigation caseload independently while working in close coordination with partners and team members.
• Handle complex litigation cases, specializing in construction defects, real estate disputes, business litigation, and builder/developer representation.
• Draft substantive law and motion filings, legal briefs, pleadings, and discovery requests/responses.
• Conduct and defend depositions involving key witnesses, expert witnesses, and primary parties.
• Represent clients in court appearances, oral arguments, hearings, and dispute mediations.
• Cultivate direct client relationships and build independent legal analysis skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Active license in good standing with the State Bar of California (required).
• Demonstrated experience with discovery management, motion practice, and taking/defending depositions.
• Background in construction defect, real estate litigation, or commercial business litigation is strongly preferred.
• Top-tier legal writing, critical thinking, and research skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

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.