Associate Attorney in San Diego

Date Posted: Friday, May 23, 2025

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Commercial Litigation Associate – San Diego

A respected law firm is seeking a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate with 5+ years of experience to join its growing team in San Diego. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigator with a strong foundation in complex commercial disputes to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Handle complex litigation matters including class actions, contract disputes, business torts, trade secrets, and unfair competition

  • Draft motions, legal memoranda, and discovery

  • Appear in court and arbitration, argue motions, and take/defend depositions

  • Conduct in-depth legal research and develop litigation strategies

Ideal Candidate:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in complex commercial litigation

  • Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

  • Strong academic background

  • Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary range: $175,000 – $250,000, depending on experience

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), life, disability, and generous PTO

  • Bonus opportunities based on performance

 To learn more about this or any other of our open positions, contact Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241 - All communication is confidential. 

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.