Associate Attorney Civil Litigation Defense

gpac LLC.; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and hands-on training

Bonus program

Competitive pay

Job summary

gpac LLC in Newport Beach, CA seeks an Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation Defense. The role offers hybrid or remote work with mentoring and strong partner support to develop your case from intake to resolution.

The ideal candidate has 1–7 years of civil litigation defense experience and a California Bar license. You'll join a collaborative team with a culture that emphasizes growth and a clear path to advancement.

Qualifications

• 1 to 7 years of civil litigation defense experience (up to 8 years considered).
• Active California Bar license, required.
• The ability to handle cases from intake to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage a civil litigation defense caseload from intake through resolution.
• Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial prep.
• Work closely with partners who are invested in your development.

Skills

Civil litigation defense

Case management

Trial preparation

Job description

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation Defense - Newport Beach, CA - Hybrid or Remote

A premier civil litigation defense firm is growing its thriving team and looking for Associate Attorneys

You'll own your cases from start to finish with plenty of mentoring and support, and you can work hybrid or remote.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a civil litigation defense caseload from intake through resolution
• Handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial prep
• Work closely with partners who are invested in your development

What You Bring

• 1 to 7 years of civil litigation defense experience, with up to 8 years considered
• Active California Bar license, required
• The ability to handle cases from start to finish

Why You’ll Love It

• Lots of mentoring and hands-on training
• A great team and a genuinely good culture
• Great work-life balance, with hybrid or remote options
• A clear path to growth, with the chance to speed up partner track
• A robust bonus program and very competitive pay
• Long attorney tenure, because people stay here

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.