Associate Attorney in San Francisco

Job Description

Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation Defense – San Francisco, CA (Remote/Hybrid)

A well-regarded law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its San Francisco office. This role is ideal for attorneys with 2+ years of civil litigation experience, from mid-level to senior, who want to work on a varied and challenging defense practice. The position offers flexibility with remote or hybrid work, a supportive team environment, and significant opportunities for professional growth. Candidates working remotely must be licensed and reside in California.

About the Role
The Associate Attorney will handle civil litigation defense matters across a range of practice areas, including personal injury, real estate, employment law, insurance defense, and habitability issues. Attorneys will have the opportunity to manage cases independently while collaborating with experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation defense cases from inception through resolution
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other court filings
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice to clients
• Engage with clients, opposing counsel, and courts to move cases forward efficiently
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership
• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently while collaborating effectively
• Experience across diverse civil litigation matters is highly desirable

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with substantial monthly bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Flexible remote or hybrid work arrangements for California-licensed attorneys residing in California

How to Apply
Submit your resume for confidential consideration. To learn more about this or any other of our open positions, email Carolina Ries at carolina.ries@gogpac.com or call/text 605-679-4241. All communication will be kept 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.