Labor & Employment Litigation Associate — San Diego

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

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.