Associate Attorney - Defense

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney with 1 - 3 years of litigation experience to join our growing defense litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in, or a strong interest in, premises liability and products liability defense. This attorney will assist in managing a diverse caseload, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, participating in discovery, and supporting all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defending premises liability and products liability claims.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda addressing liability, causation, and damages issues.
• Manage written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Assist with depositions, expert discovery, witness preparation, and trial preparation.
• Analyze medical records, incident reports, product documentation, and other relevant evidence.
• Evaluate liability and damages exposure and assist with case strategy and settlement recommendations.
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other litigation professionals.
• Maintain case files, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with court rules and litigation schedules.
• Assist with mediation, arbitration, hearings, and trial preparation as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the applicable state bar.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience, preferably in civil litigation or insurance defense.
• Preferred experience in premises liability and products liability defense.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Professional judgment, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience defending claims involving property owners, retailers, manufacturers, distributors, or other businesses.
• Familiarity with insurance defense litigation, discovery practice, depositions, and motion practice.
• Experience reviewing expert reports and evaluating liability, causation, and damages.
• Familiarity with state and federal civil procedure and applicable evidentiary rules.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and hands-on litigation experience.
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced litigators.
• Exposure to a broad range of complex civil defense matters.
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter outlining their litigation experience and interest in premises liability and products liability defense to jennifer.moore@gogpac.com

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.