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Associate Attorney in Santa Rosa

Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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Job Description

Commercial Litigation Attorney
Location: Santa Rosa, CA (Onsite)
Compensation: $160,000 – $180,000 + bonus (DOE)

A well-established Sonoma County firm is seeking a mid-level Civil Litigation Attorney with at least four years of experience to join its growing litigation team.

The practice includes a mix of commercial, real estate, and employment litigation, offering hands-on experience across all phases of the litigation process.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage cases through all stages of litigation
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs
  • Handle law and motion practice
  • Conduct written discovery and manage document review
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations
  • Assist with trial preparation and serve as second chair at trial
  • Support appellate matters as needed

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 4 years of civil litigation experience
  • Experience in commercial, real estate, and/or employment litigation preferred
  • Strong brief writing and analytical skills
  • Deposition and discovery experience required
  • Trial preparation experience; second chair trial experience strongly preferred
  • Exposure to appeals is a plus
  • Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills

Why Join:

  • Broad, hands-on litigation experience across multiple practice areas
  • Collaborative and well-respected team
  • Consistent pipeline of substantive work
  • Competitive compensation with bonus potential

Apply Now- Or forward your resume in confidence to Jaimi.Harper@gogpac.com. Call/Text directly at (605)679-9312.

 

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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