Litigation Associate — Mentorship & Hands-On Trial Training

GUTIERREZ PRECIADO & HOUSE; California; On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

GPH is seeking a Litigation Associate to join our team in Southern California. The role offers hands-on experience handling discovery, drafting pleadings, and participating in hearings under the guidance of seasoned partners.

We prioritize a warm, collaborative culture with a structured mentorship program to help new attorneys grow into trial attorneys, while managing a reasonable workload in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the California State Bar.
• 0–3 years of litigation experience or in law firm environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft clear, concise legal memoranda.
• Assist in preparing pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses.
• Review client documents and case files to support a solid defense.
• Attend depositions, court hearings, and mediations with partners; opportunities to participate.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and staff.

Skills

Admission to California State Bar

0-3 years experience

Job description

GPH is seeking a Litigation Associate to join our team in Southern California. The role offers hands-on experience handling discovery, drafting pleadings, and participating in hearings under the guidance of seasoned partners.

We prioritize a warm, collaborative culture with a structured mentorship program to help new attorneys grow into trial attorneys, while managing a reasonable workload in a supportive environment.