Civil Litigation Lawyer

gpac; Los Angeles (CA); Remoto; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

gpac LLC. is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney for a fully remote role in California. The ideal candidate has 1–4 years of civil litigation experience and will receive training and mentorship within a well-established firm.

The position allows fully remote work across California, with access to an office in Long Beach if needed, and offers a pathway to grow professionally in multiple litigation areas.

Qualificações

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 1–4 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A desire to grow professionally and develop expertise in additional litigation practice areas.

Responsabilidades

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Develop case strategies and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties throughout the litigation process.
• Maintain accurate case files and meet applicable court deadlines.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Growth mindset

Formação

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Descrição da vaga

Location: California (Fully Remote)
Experience: 1–4 Years
Compensation: Commensurate with Experience

About the Opportunity

An established, multi-office law firm with more than 85 attorneys is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 1–4 years of civil litigation experience who wants to develop their practice within a well-established firm while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position.

The firm is open to attorneys coming from a variety of civil litigation backgrounds. Direct experience in every practice area is not required, as training and mentorship will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.

• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.

• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.

• Develop case strategies and work collaboratively with colleagues.

• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties throughout the litigation process.

• Maintain accurate case files and meet applicable court deadlines.

Practice Areas

Attorneys will primarily work on matters involving:

• Premises Liability

• Product Liability

• Professional Liability

• Auto Accident Liability

• Construction Liability

• Institutional Liability

Specific practice area experience is not required. Candidates with a foundation in civil litigation will receive training in the firm's areas of focus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation commensurate with experience.

• 1,800 annual billable hour requirement.

• Additional billable hour bonus structure with the opportunity to earn up to $50,000 above base salary.

• Bonus potential increases with additional billable hours, with the structure capping at 2,200 hours.

• Fully remote position available throughout California.

• Access to an office in Long Beach, California, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

• 1–4 years of civil litigation experience.

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• A desire to grow professionally and develop expertise in additional litigation practice areas.