Associate Attorney in El Segundo

Job Description

Litigation Associate Attorney - El Segundo, CA

A well-regarded boutique litigation firm based in El Segundo is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 3–10 years of experience to join their close-knit, highly collaborative team. This opportunity is ideal for a confident and intellectually curious attorney who enjoys litigation strategy, thrives on variety, and values work-life balance within a high-performing culture.

The firm specializes in business, real estate, labor & employment, and insurance coverage matters. The partners are known for their approachability, mentorship, and willingness to give associates meaningful responsibility early on. If you are a sharp litigator looking to work closely with experienced trial attorneys who value strategic thinking, mentorship, and flexibility — this could be the right next step in your career.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex litigation matters from start to finish
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Strategize case development and provide legal analysis
• Attend court appearances, depositions, and client meetings
• Collaborate with partners on case planning and litigation strategy
• Work closely with clients
• Enjoys developing case strategy, litigation, enjoys a fast-paced environment

Qualifications:

• 3–10 years of complex litigation experience, preferably in business, Real Estate, or insurance coverage matters
• Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar
• Experience Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, deposition, trial
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Confident and strategic, with the ability to take initiative and present ideas
• Not risk-averse – comfortable making recommendations and leading case strategy
• Eager to grow in an intellectually stimulating and collaborative environment
• Enjoys a broad range of complex litigation and thrives in a dynamic setting
• Appreciates mentorship and enjoys bouncing around legal theories and case strategy
• Interested in working directly with partners and sophisticated clients

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: $170K–$275K DOE
• Bonuses: Generous production bonuses (based on billed hours), discretionary bonuses, and consistent review and salary increases based on performance
• Reasonable Billables: 1600-hour billable target
• Benefits: Healthcare, 401(k) with match, full professional expenses paid, monthly marketing allowance, parking, % originations and more
• Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in-office after onboarding),

If you're considering a career change and want to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241. All communication is 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.