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Litigation Associate (2-3 Years) in San Francisco

Date Posted: 29 September 2026

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Litigation Associate (2–3 Years): San Francisco, CA

Confidential application process

A respected San Francisco business law firm is looking to add an attorney with substantive civil litigation experience to their growing team. You'll get real ownership early, working on a broad and interesting docket alongside experienced trial lawyers at a firm known for collegiality and low turnover.

What they're looking for:

  • 2–3 years of meaningful civil litigation experience
  • Hands-on experience drafting pleadings and motions, handling written discovery, and managing case deadlines
  • Exposure to complex commercial, trust, corporate/partnership, contract, or IP disputes is a plus
  • J.D. from a Top 50 law school; law school transcripts required
  • Demonstrably superior legal research and writing skills
  • California bar admission, or eligibility to obtain it

Logistics:

  • Base salary: $230,000–$245,000, depending on experience
  • Varied docket: complex litigation, trust disputes, corporate and partnership disputes, contract disputes, IP disputes

Benefits:

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • FSA or HSA options
  • 401(k) plan
  • 1,850-hour billable target that includes pro bono and certain administrative time
  • Significant bonuses at 1,950+ hours
  • Formal mentoring, meaningful reviews, and dedicated partner business-development mentors

Please send your confidential resume to Spencer McAdoo at spencer.mcadoo@gogpac.com or call/text 605-705-2943 to discuss this in more detail.

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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