Associate Attorney

Job Description

I have a unique opportunity with a client in Cerritos, CA. This firm serves as general counsel for a variety of clients and handles employment and business litigation throughout California. If you have an employment litigation background and are looking to join a laid-back and collaborative team that isn't 100% litigation, this may be for you! The role is 50% General Counsel compliance, 25% civil litigation and 25% handling buying and selling of companies.

There is no hard billable hour requirement, but the target is  per year.

The ideal candidate-

• 4+ Years of Civil Litigation Experience (single plaintiff employment, class action defense, PAGA, contract disputes)
• Admission in California- in good standing
• Ability to develop strategy and lead assigned caseloads
• Detail oriented, hard-working, punctual and a self-starter

What you will be handling-

• Ability to consult businesses to prevent, navigate, and resolve complex legal issues
• Researching and resolving legal disputes, ensuring they are understood by clients
• Drafting, reviewing, completing, and filing legal paperwork
• Conducting depositions and court room appearances
• Negotiating contract terms, transactions, and settlements, including M&A

Benefits-

• Role starts as on-site, then transitions to hybrid
• Health, Dental, 401K, PTO
• Competitive compensation

If you have an interest or want to learn more, please reach out to Brianna Schlick at . You can also confidentially submit your resume by applying or emailing your resume to

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.