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Associate Attorney- Plaintiff Labor and Employment in California

Date Posted: 22 April 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Senior Employment Litigation Attorney

A high-performing plaintiff-side employment firm is seeking a sharp, aggressive litigator ready to take ownership of high-value employment cases and maximize results. Ideal for candidates who bet on themselves, thrive under pressure, and want uncapped earning potential.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage employment matters from intake through resolution
  • Drive litigation strategy, depositions, motions, mediation, and settlement
  • Maximize case value through strong negotiation and trial readiness
  • Independently run a busy caseload with autonomy

What We’re Looking For

  • California Bar admission required
  • 5+ years of litigation experience preferred
  • Plaintiff employment experience ideal, but strong defense litigators encouraged
  • Competitive, entrepreneurial mindset with confidence in the courtroom and at mediation

Compensation

  • Base salary starting at $135K+
  • Performance bonuses with total comp up to $400K+

Why This Role

  • High-risk, high-reward opportunity
  • Significant autonomy and ownership
  • Direct path to strong earnings based on performance
  • Join a winning team built for litigators who want more than a salary

📩 Submit your resume confidentially to Brianna.Schlick@gogpac.com
📱 Call or text: 605-705-3958

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.

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