Litigation Associate Attorney

Join a nationally recognized law firm as they seek a skilled Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience in civil and commercial litigation to join their dynamic team in their Los Angeles office. This role offers the opportunity to engage directly with clients and handle complex litigation matters from inception through trial. The ideal candidate will possess strong independent working capabilities, superior communication skills, and a detail-oriented approach to legal practice. Key Responsibilities: Manage cases throughout the litigation process, including drafting and responding to pleadings Conduct comprehensive discovery, including propounding and responding to requests Lead depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, and experts Attend and represent the firm at court hearings Prepare and argue motions and oppositions Assist in trial preparation and strategy development Qualifications: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school Active California bar license 3-5 years of relevant experience in civil and commercial litigation Proven ability to manage complex litigation matters from start to finish, including pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation Strong legal research and technical writing skills, with familiarity in utilizing legal research tools Experience in both state and federal court proceedings Exceptional writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills. Benefits: Highly regarded full service law firm with a collegial environment Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience), supplemented with discretionary bonuses Advancement opportunities Comprehensive health benefits Vacation/PTO 401(k) To apply, forward your resume in confidence to Jordan at jordan.wheelergogpac.com, or reach out directly for further details. 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.