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Labor and Employment and Business Attorney in Irvine

Date Posted: Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Job Description

Litigation Attorney (3+ Years Experience) – Civil Litigation

We’re looking for a Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of civil litigation experience, ideally with exposure to employment and business law, who’s ready to take ownership of cases and grow with a team that values both excellent work and a healthy, engaging culture.

If you enjoy building strategy, writing strong arguments, and guiding cases from intake through trial, you’ll fit right in. We’re looking for someone who is confident working independently, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is motivated to deliver exceptional results for clients.

Just as important, we want someone who brings curiosity, personality, and perspective to the team. We believe great legal work happens when talented people feel invested in what they’re building. Our goal isn’t just to produce outstanding legal outcomes—it’s to create a team where people feel fulfilled by the work they do.

If you’re someone who sees yourself as more than just an attorney and wants to help clients find thoughtful, creative solutions—not cookie-cutter answers—we’d love to meet you.


What You’ll Do

Your day-to-day work will include a mix of litigation, strategy, and client advising, such as:

  • Managing civil litigation matters from intake through resolution or trial

  • Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents

  • Conducting legal research and developing case strategies

  • Representing clients in court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and trials

  • Advising businesses on legal risks, compliance, and dispute resolution

  • Assisting companies with business structure, governance, policies, and procedures

  • Negotiating contracts, transactions, and settlements, including matters involving mergers and acquisitions

  • Managing multiple matters simultaneously while meeting deadlines

  • Identifying potential legal issues and helping clients proactively address them


What We’re Looking For

  • Active admission to the California State Bar

  • 3+ years of civil litigation experience

  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills

  • Ability to independently manage a caseload and develop litigation strategy

  • Excellent communication and client-relationship skills

  • Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

  • A self-starter mindset with strong ownership and follow-through

  • Someone who is curious, adaptable, and eager to tackle new challenges


Expectations

  • Maintain a 1,700 annual billable hour target

  • Deliver high-quality work product and responsive client service

  • Contribute to a collaborative team environment while managing an independent caseload


Why Join Us

We’re building something special: a team that values great legal work, collaboration, and professional fulfillment. We want our clients to be thrilled with the results we deliver—and our attorneys to feel proud, challenged, and energized by the work they do.

If you’re ready to hit the ground running and grow with a team that values both excellence and balance, I'd love to hear from you.

If you’re considering a change, resumes and inquiries will be handled confidentially. You may submit your resume to Brianna.Schlick@gogpac.com or call/text 605-705-3958. You can also connect via LinkedIn to learn more.

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.

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