Junior Associate Attorney - Civil Defense (Mentored)

gpac; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in San Antonio seeks a junior Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation defense team. Ideal for 1–3 years' experience, with mentorship from seasoned litigators and exposure to sophisticated civil defense matters. The role emphasizes timely discovery, motions, depositions, and client communication, with a team-focused environment and clear advancement opportunities. The Texas bar is required.

Qualifications

• Required: Civil litigation experience.
• Preferred: Defense-side experience in personal injury, motor vehicle accident, premises liability, products liability, or a related area of civil defense litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, written discovery, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Ability to manage deadlines, stay organized across multiple matters, and work effectively in a fast-paced practice.
• A collaborative, motivated, detail-oriented attorney seeking to build a long-term career in civil litigation.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Participate in discovery, motion practice, depositions, and hearings.
• Assist with case strategy and client communications.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Manage multiple matters and meet tight deadlines.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Deadline management

Education

Texas bar admission

Job description

gpac in San Antonio seeks a junior Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation defense team. Ideal for 1–3 years' experience, with mentorship from seasoned litigators and exposure to sophisticated civil defense matters. The role emphasizes timely discovery, motions, depositions, and client communication, with a team-focused environment and clear advancement opportunities. The Texas bar is required.