Associate Attorney in Carlsbad

Job Description

Litigation Associate Attorney – North San Diego 

A well-established boutique civil litigation firm in North San Diego is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2+ years of experience, ideally in business or real estate litigation. The firm offers a collaborative culture, strong mentorship, a reasonable 1600-hour billable requirement, and early client exposure. This is an opportunity to gain meaningful litigation experience while maintaining work-life balance in a collegial, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial or settlement.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies.
• Manage client communication and case updates.
• Collaborate closely with partners and team members on complex litigation matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active member in good standing with the California Bar.
• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in business or real estate litigation.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and motions practice.
• Excellent communication, organization, and case management abilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• The firm offers robust bonus potential customized to individual performance and a 1600-hour annual billable requirement.
• Benefits include a 401(k) with 3% match, medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid bar dues and CLE reimbursement.
• Attorneys enjoy a supportive, team-oriented work culture with mentoring and growth opportunities.
• Generous PTO

To learn more about this or any of our open positions, email Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241. All communication will be kept 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.