Associate Attorney (Employment Law-Will Train)

Job Posting: Associate Attorney

Location: Concord, CAJob Type: Full-TimePractice Area: Employment Law

A well-established California law firm is seeking an experienced Employment Attorney to join its growing team in Concord, CA. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to take on a diverse range of employment matters while working closely with experienced attorneys and clients. The ideal candidate will have strong employment law and litigation experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated employment matters, develop strong client relationships, and continue building a long-term career with a respected California firm.

Position Responsibilities

• Represent public entities in employment and civil litigation matters
• Handle cases from inception through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial preparation
• Draft and argue motions, including motions for summary judgment
• Develop strategic defenses and identify opportunities for early resolution
• Advise public entity clients on employment claims, litigation exposure, and risk
• Work closely with experienced trial attorneys on matters in state and federal courts

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school preferred
• Active California Bar admission
• 2+ years of employment law experience preferred
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage cases and meet deadlines
• Litigation experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Significant opportunities for courtroom experience, depositions, motion practice, and direct client contact
• Professional development, mentorship, and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunity to work on substantive and complex litigation matters
• Strong platform for long-term professional growth

Apply Now- Or forward your resume in confidence to Jaimi.Harper@gogpac.com. Call/Text directly at (605) 679-9312.

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.