Job Description

Mid-Level Litigation Associate

*Confidential application process*

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

Experience: 4–7+ Years

Billable Target: 1,920 Hours

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned litigator who has mastered the art of discovery and is ready for the "first chair" experience? Our Oakland-based firm is seeking a high-caliber Mid-to-Senior Level Associate to take a leadership role within our diverse litigation practice.

We don't do "siloed" law. You will manage a sophisticated portfolio spanning Product Liability, Business Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Employment Law, and Torts. This is a role for a definitive "closer"—someone who can take a complex file from inception through trial with minimal oversight and maximum impact.

The Role: Command the Case

We are looking for an attorney who no longer needs a roadmap, but rather a platform. While mentorship is always available from our partners, you will be expected to "run with it" from day one.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• End-to-End Case Management: Serving as the lead associate on high-exposure matters, overseeing junior staff when applicable, and driving case strategy.
• Advanced Advocacy: Taking and defending expert depositions, arguing dispositive motions, and acting as a key player in trial and arbitration.
• Strategic Client Management: Acting as a trusted advisor to our clients, translating complex legal risks into actionable business or personal strategies.
• High-Impact Execution: Maintaining a consistent billable cadence of 1,920 hours per year, supported by a steady flow of high-quality, substantive work.

Work Style & Flexibility

We value the synergy of a collaborative office while respecting the autonomy of a senior professional.

• Onboarding: To ensure a seamless integration into our firm’s specific trial philosophies and client cultures, this role begins with an onsite probationary period in our Oakland office.
• The Future: Following successful integration, we transition to a hybrid work model, providing the flexibility required for a high-performing senior professional.

Who You Are

• Proven Expert: 4–7+ years of rigorous litigation experience. You have a deep understanding of the California Code of Civil Procedure and a "battle-tested" courtroom presence.
• The "Generalist" Specialist: You possess the intellectual agility to jump between a complex breach of contract dispute and a high-stakes tort claim without missing a beat.
• Writer & Orator: Your motions are surgical, and your oral arguments are persuasive and poised.
• Ambitious: You are looking for a firm where a 1,920-hour commitment is recognized as a fast track toward leadership and professional growth.

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.