Associate Attorney - Newly Barred - GPAC
San Diego, CA
About the Job
Job Title: Associate Attorney – Newly Barred
Location: San Diego, CA & Irvine, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits Package
Position Overview: We are looking for a motivated and dedicated newly barred attorney to support our legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly barred attorney to gain hands-on experience in insurance defense and litigation work, while working closely with senior attorneys and mentors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and file legal documents, including motions, pleadings, and contracts.
- Conduct legal research and analysis to support case preparation and client advisories.
- Assist in client meetings and maintain client relationships.
- Prepare for and attend hearings, depositions, and trials.
- Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex legal issues and provide legal advice.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in the law and legal trends within the [specific practice area].
- Manage and track case files, ensuring all deadlines and court dates are met.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to the CA Bar, or pending admission.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A strong commitment to professional ethics and client confidentiality.
- Prior internship, clerkship, or externship experience in insurance defense is a plus, but not required.
If you are eager to grow your legal career and contribute to a dynamic, client-focused team, we encourage you to apply!
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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.