Job Description

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Manchester, New Hampshire office, focusing on commercial and insurance defense litigation. This Associate Attorney role offers hands-on litigation experience across all phases of trial work, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and evidentiary hearings.

The ideal Associate Attorney will bring 1–5 years of litigation experience, strong academic credentials, and excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Attorney looking to grow within a collaborative and mentorship-driven litigation environment.

Our firm is committed to developing each Associate Attorney through structured mentorship, regular performance evaluations, and clear advancement pathways. We foster a professional environment where litigation attorneys can build long-term, successful careers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions

• Take and defend depositions and support broader litigation strategy

• Argue motions in state and federal courts

• Conduct client and witness interviews and gather case materials

• Collaborate with attorneys on complex litigation matters

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and procedural rules

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of litigation experience

• Licensed to practice in New Hampshire

• Courtroom and deposition experience preferred

• Strong writing and analytical skills (writing sample required)

Work Environment & Benefits:

• Hybrid or in-office flexibility for work-life balance

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• 401(k) with match, medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance

• Paid CLEs, bar dues, parental leave, and 11 holidays

• Paid parking and generous PTO

Qualified candidates should submit a resume, and writing sample to eric.vetter@gogpac.com  All inquiries are held in strict confidence.

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.