Employment Defense Associate in San Diego

Date Posted: Friday, August 1, 2025

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Employment Litigation Associate – Defense | San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

A prominent and well-established San Diego law firm is actively seeking a mid-level Employment Litigation Associate to join its growing defense practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with at least 3 years of experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting and is looking to grow within a supportive and high-performing team.

The role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office), a competitive salary range of $120,000–$230,000, and a full suite of top-tier benefits.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience: Minimum of 3 years handling employment litigation matters, preferably defending employers in wage/hour, discrimination, wrongful termination, and other workplace disputes

  • Skillset: Strong legal research, writing, and courtroom advocacy abilities

  • Licensed: Active member of the California Bar in good standing

What You’ll Get in Return:

  • Flexible Hybrid Schedule – 3 days in-office

  • Compensation: Salary range of $120,000 to $230,000 depending on experience + competitive bonus structure

  • Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 401(k) with matching

  • Work-Life Balance: Billable goal of 1,850 hours with no unnecessary pressure

To explore this opportunity confidentially, send your resume to Kaelan.dea@gogpac.com. Let’s talk about how this role could be a strong next step in your employment defense career.

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.