Job Description

Associate Attorney | High-Stakes Litigation & Trial Practice

*Confidential application process*

Location: Oakland, CA (Onsite during onboarding; Hybrid eligible thereafter)

Experience: 2–4 Years

Billable Target: 1,920 Hours

The Opportunity

Are you a junior litigator who feels "stuck" in the research library while others go to court? Our Oakland-based firm is seeking a high-energy, ambitious Associate Attorney to join a diverse, fast-paced litigation practice.

This isn't a role for someone looking to sit on the sidelines. We handle a sophisticated "mixed bag" of legal matters—from Product Liability and Business Litigation to Medical Malpractice, Employment Law, and Torts. We provide the platform, the mentorship, and the cases; we just need the right "legal athlete" to help us drive them to the finish line.

The Role: Run With It

We believe the best way to learn is by doing. While you will have direct access to seasoned partners for mentorship and strategy, we are looking for a "plug-and-play" associate ready to take ownership of their files.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Active Litigation: Managing the discovery process, drafting complex motions, and preparing for trial.
• Oral Advocacy: Taking and defending depositions and arguing motions in court.
• Client Interface: Serving as a primary point of contact for clients and managing case strategy.
• High-Performance Execution: Maintaining a consistent billable cadence of 1,920 hours per year in a firm that rewards hard work and clinical precision.

Work Style & Flexibility

We value collaboration and deep-dive mentorship, especially in the early stages of your tenure.

• Onboarding: This position begins with a 100% onsite probationary period in our Oakland office to ensure you are fully integrated into our systems, culture, and case strategies.
• The Future: Upon successful completion of the probationary period, we offer a hybrid work schedule, allowing you to balance the energy of the office with the focus of a home environment.

Who You Are

• Experienced: 2–4 years of litigation experience (CA Bar membership required).
• Versatile: You can pivot from a breach of contract dispute to a tort file without missing a beat.
• Procedurally Sharp: You are a pro at discovery and have a track record of drafting persuasive, winning motions.
• Driven: You are comfortable with a 1,920-hour billable expectation and thrive in an environment where your output directly impacts case results.

Please send your confidential resume to Spencer McAdoo at spencer.mcadoo@gogpac.com or call/text 605-705-2943 to discuss this in more detail.

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.