Job Description

Confidential Law Firm – San Diego, CA

Associate Attorney – Business Litigation

About the Firm
A well-established, boutique litigation firm based in San Diego is seeking to add one to two Associate Attorneys to its growing team. With over two decades of legal legacy and more than a decade in its current structure, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-level legal services across a diverse client base.

The firm offers a collaborative, close-knit environment with exceptionally low turnover. Associates benefit from direct mentorship by senior leadership, including hands-on involvement from the founding partner. The firm owns its office space, provides paid parking, and represents business clients on a national scale.

Position Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated litigation attorney to gain exposure to a broad range of matters, with a primary focus on business litigation.

• Title: Associate Attorney – Business Litigation
• Location: San Diego, CA (onsite 4 days, 1 at home)
• Openings: 1–2 attorneys

Practice Areas Include:

• Business & Commercial Litigation
• Employment Law
• Business-to-Business Disputes & Collections
• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
• Real Property & Construction Disputes
• Insurance Coverage

Candidate Profile

• 2–8 years of civil litigation experience (more junior candidates considered)
• Background in business litigation preferred; employment law experience a plus
• Open to candidates from general liability, insurance defense, or similar litigation backgrounds
• Ability to independently manage cases from inception through resolution
• Experience taking/defending depositions, arbitrations, or bench trials strongly preferred
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct mentorship and hands-on training from experienced leadership
• Stable firm with low attrition and strong internal culture
• Exposure to sophisticated, nationally-based clients
• Competitive compensation structure comparable to larger firms

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $120,000 – $200,000 (DOE)
• Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus
• Billable Requirement: 1,750 hours

Benefits Include:

• Medical insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid parking

Time Off:

• 2 weeks PTO (to start)
• 5 sick days
• PTO not tied to billable hours
  
  

  If you're open to exploring a new opportunity, I’d welcome a confidential conversation.

  📩 Send your resume 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.