Litigation Associate

gpac; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Collaborative environment

Community involvement

Job summary

gpac's premier San Francisco law firm seeks an Associate Attorney with 2 to 3 years of civil litigation experience to join a high-stakes litigation practice.

The role covers a broad range of matters including complex commercial litigation, trust disputes, corporate and partnership disputes, contract claims, and IP disputes, with opportunities for substantive courtroom work and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of dedicated civil litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• Active bar admission in California.

Responsibilities

• Draft complex pleadings, dispositive motions, and legal briefs.
• Propound, handle, and respond to written discovery.
• Manage case schedules, court deadlines, and overall litigation strategy.
• Conduct extensive legal research and analysis on novel legal issues.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from a nationally recognized law school

Job description

A premier San Francisco-based law firm is seeking a talented Associate Attorney with 2 to 3 years of meaningful civil litigation experience to join a dynamic litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to work directly on a broad range of high-stakes, substantive litigation matters, including complex commercial litigation, trust disputes, corporate and partnership disputes, contract claims, and intellectual property disputes.

Junior Litigation Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Draft complex pleadings, dispositive motions, and legal briefs.
• Propound, handle, and respond to written discovery.
• Manage case schedules, court deadlines, and overall litigation strategy.
• Conduct extensive legal research and analysis on novel legal issues.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of dedicated civil litigation experience in a law firm setting.
• Superior legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Exceptional academic credentials from a nationally recognized law school.
• Active bar admission in California.
• Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, legal acumen, and commitment to professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated Base Salary Range: $225,000 - $245,000 annually. DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment that values community involvement and hard work.

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.