Associate Attorney - Complex Litigation in Costa Mesa

Date Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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Job Description

Our well regarded and well established firm is looking to hire an Associate Attorney to join the firm's Litigation Department in our Costa Mesa office (with an emphasis on Complex Litigation). Candidate should have 3 -5 years of litigation practice experience and an active California Bar license. There is some flexibility regarding a hybrid schedule.

The firm considers themselves a "Montessori Firm", so if you have an interest in handling cases in other practice areas, the firm would like to give you exposure in those areas.

The candidate should be a driven team player with excellent litigation, writing and persuasive speaking skills, possess a strong academic background, and exceptional research skills. The candidate should be detail-oriented and highly organized with a solid work ethic.

The position affords the associate an opportunity to work with the firm’s talented litigation partners. For the right person, it will provide the associate with a significant amount of responsibility and opportunities to argue motions, conduct depositions, participate in trials, and other important tasks.

The firm offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package. The yearly salary range is between $165,000–$210,000 (+ bonus) depending on experience.

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of litigation experience (our firm has many practice areas)
  • Proficiency in drafting and arguing motions
  • Exceptional skills with written and oral arguments 
  • Active membership with the Utah state bar
  • Motivated to grow

Qualified candidates may apply or confidentially send your resume to mike.hendrex@gogpac.com

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.