Job Description

Trial Attorney – Civil Litigation (First-Chair Growth Opportunity)

Location: Boise, ID

Position Type: Full-Time

Experience: 3+ Years

The Opportunity

Are you a litigation associate who is tired of sitting in the second chair? We are representing a dynamic and growing Boise-based firm that is looking for a proactive, trial-ready Civil Litigation Attorney to take the lead.

This isn't a "back-office" research role. This position is specifically designed for an attorney who has the confidence and skill set to step into a primary role. You will be given the autonomy to manage your own files while receiving the strategic support and resources of an established firm. If you are looking for a clear path to trial experience and high-level advocacy, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Case Management: Independently manage a diverse portfolio of civil litigation matters from the initial client intake through the final verdict or settlement.

• Primary Advocacy: Serve as the lead representative for clients in court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.

• Strategic Development: Architect and execute comprehensive case strategies, including the development of legal theories and trial themes.

• Discovery & Motion Practice: Oversight and execution of all phases of discovery; drafting and arguing substantive motions, including MSJs and limine motions.

• Depositions & Negotiations: Take and defend depositions of parties and expert witnesses; lead settlement negotiations with opposing counsel.

• Client Stewardship: Maintain consistent, high-level communication with clients, ensuring they are informed and empowered throughout the litigation lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation experience. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of increasing responsibility in the courtroom.

• Bar Admission: Active member in good standing of the Idaho State Bar.

• Trial Skills: Demonstrated experience in (or a clear aptitude for) trial work, including oral advocacy and witness examination.

• Writing Excellence: Ability to draft sophisticated, persuasive legal documents that can stand up to rigorous scrutiny.

• Professionalism: A high degree of emotional intelligence, organizational skill, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Highly competitive base salary $100k-$135K (commensurate with experience).

• Incentive Structure: Additional profit-sharing opportunities and performance-based bonuses that reward hard work and successful outcomes.

• Growth Path: Direct mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys and a clear trajectory for professional advancement within the firm.

• Support: Full paralegal and administrative support to allow you to focus on high-level legal strategy and advocacy.

How to Apply

This is a confidential search conducted by a legal recruiter. To discuss this role or to submit your credentials, please contact:

Nykki McAdoo Email: nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com

Phone: 480-879-2879

All inquiries and applications will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.

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. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.