Litigation Associate Attorney
Location: Roseville or Irvine, CA (Hybrid)
Compensation: $130,000 – $190,000 per year (depending on experience) + Bonus
About the Opportunity
Role: Litigation Associate Attorney
Locations: Roseville, CA or Irvine, CA
A leading regional civil litigation and business law firm is expanding and looking for a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney to join its team in Roseville or Irvine, California.
This role is ideal for an ambitious attorney ready to take on meaningful hands-on litigation work, learn directly from experienced partners, build client relationships, and follow a defined path for long-term career growth within a supportive and respected practice.
What You'll Do:
• Case Leadership: Manage a diverse civil litigation caseload both independently and alongside firm partners.
• Specialized Litigation: Work on high-stakes cases focused on construction defects, business disputes, real estate litigation, and builder/developer defense.
• Pleadings & Discovery: Draft substantive law-and-motion filings, legal briefs, and comprehensive discovery requests and responses.
• Depositions & Court Appearances: Take and defend depositions of key witnesses, parties, and experts, while representing clients at hearings, appearances, and mediations.
• Client Engagement: Communicate directly with clients to build trusted relationships and refine strategic legal judgment.
What We're Looking For:
• Active license in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Demonstrated track record handling discovery, drafting substantive motions, and conducting or defending depositions.
• Background in construction defect, real estate, or commercial business litigation strongly preferred.
• Sharp legal research, analytical reasoning, and writing capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Compensation & Benefits Package
• $130,000 to $190,000 base salary, commensurate with experience.
• Bonus available for billable hours achieved above the standard target (Target: 1,800 billable hours per year / ~150 hours per month).
• Additional discretionary bonus opportunities based on firm and individual performance.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and 401k
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to Nykki McAdoo at nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com.