Job Description

Associate Attorney – Plaintiff Litigation – Pasadena, CA

A boutique plaintiff-side litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of experience to join its team in Pasadena. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants to work on meaningful, high-impact cases in a firm that prioritizes quality over quantity.

The practice focuses on representing individuals in complex matters involving civil rights, child abuse, and other plaintiff-side litigation. This is not a high-volume environment — attorneys are given the opportunity to work closely on significant cases that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with plaintiff-side litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Work closely with clients and litigation teams on sensitive, impactful matters

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of civil litigation experience
• Plaintiff-side civil litigation experience preferred
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Compassionate, client-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Active California Bar license in good standing

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonuses 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Strong mentorship and hands-on litigation experience
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact cases in a collaborative boutique environment

To learn more about this opportunity or any of our other openings, please contact: Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241.

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.