Litigation Associate Attorney (Hybrid)

gpac; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly billable-hour bonus

Year-end discretionary bonus

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with firm contribution

Hybrid work flexibility

Mentorship and direct client contact

Collegial team environment

Long-term advancement opportunities

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for its Irvine, CA office. This role offers hands-on civil-litigation experience with mentorship and opportunities for advancement.

You will handle complex matters across jurisdictions, work directly with clients and senior attorneys, and develop litigation strategies while maintaining strong case management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• CA Bar license in good standing required.
• Strong legal writing and analytical abilities.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, and motion practice.
• Ability to manage cases independently.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Construction defect, real estate, or business litigation experience preferred.
• Other state bar admissions are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle construction defect, real estate, business, injury and complex civil litigation matters
• Take and defend depositions
• Handle discovery and motion practice
• Attend court appearances and mediations
• Communicate directly with clients
• Manage cases independently while collaborating with partners and staff
• Develop litigation strategy and build toward greater responsibility

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Discovery

Depositions

Motion practice

Case management

Communication

Collaboration

Construction defect experience

Real estate litigation

Business litigation

Education

California Bar license

Additional state bar admissions (optional)

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Type: Full-Time

Practice Area: Civil Litigation

A growing regional civil litigation and business law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Irvine office. This is an opportunity for an attorney to gain meaningful hands-on litigation experience while working directly with clients and experienced attorneys.

The firm handles complex matters across multiple jurisdictions and offers a collaborative environment with strong mentorship and opportunities for long-term advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle construction defect, real estate, business, injury and complex civil litigation matters
• Take and defend depositions
• Handle discovery and motion practice
• Attend court appearances and mediations
• Communicate directly with clients
• Manage cases independently while collaborating with partners and staff
• Develop litigation strategy and build toward greater responsibility

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Experience with discovery, depositions, and motion practice
• Ability to manage cases independently
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Construction defect, real estate, and/or business litigation experience preferred
• Additional state bar admissions are a plus but not required

Benefits

• Monthly billable-hour bonus program
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with firm contribution
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Mentorship and direct client interaction
• Collegial, team-oriented environment
• Long-term advancement opportunities

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.