Associate Attorney Labor and Employment

gpac; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Paid bar dues

Job summary

gpac in San Diego, CA is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment Litigation practice. This role offers exposure to sophisticated employment matters, strong mentorship, and meaningful client interaction in a collaborative environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of employment litigation experience, familiarity with wage & hour class actions or PAGA, and are licensed to practice in California. The firm emphasizes growth, teamwork, and long-term career development.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience.
• Wage & hour class action and/or PAGA experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Licensed and in good standing in California.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse employment litigation caseload, including class actions and PAGA matters.
• Direct client interaction and meaningful litigation responsibility.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong mentorship.
• Excellent opportunity for long-term professional growth.

Skills

Employment litigation

Wage & hour litigation

PAGA experience

Discovery

Depositions

Trial preparation

Strong writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Job description

Associate Attorney | Labor & Employment Litigation | San Diego, CA

A well-established litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Labor & Employment practice in San Diego. This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated employment matters while building your career in a collaborative environment that offers strong mentorship, meaningful client exposure, and long-term growth.

What They're Looking For

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience
• Wage & hour class action and/or PAGA experience strongly preferred
• Experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Licensed and in good standing in California

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Handle a diverse employment litigation caseload, including class actions and PAGA matters
• Direct client interaction and meaningful litigation responsibility
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with strong mentorship
• Excellent opportunity for long-term professional growth

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation
• Robust bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid bar dues, CLEs, parking, and additional firm-paid perks

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.