Senior Litigation Attorney

Oakland, CA | Hybrid | Full-Time

A well-established litigation firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join its Oakland team.

This opportunity is geared toward an attorney with 8–10 years of civil litigation experience who is ready to take on substantial responsibility, manage matters independently, and work directly with clients and other experienced litigators.

The practice handles complex civil litigation matters for a diverse group of business and individual clients. Attorneys have the opportunity to work on sophisticated cases while maintaining a collaborative and flexible work environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from inception through resolution

• Develop case strategy and work directly with clients

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery and other legal documents

• Take and defend depositions

• Prepare matters for mediation, arbitration and trial

• Appear in state and federal court as needed

• Work closely with partners and other attorneys on complex matters

• Manage deadlines, case strategy and client communication

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of civil litigation experience

• Active California Bar membership in good standing

• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills

• Experience independently managing litigation matters

• Deposition experience required

• Strong communication and client-management skills

• Trial experience is a plus

• Experience in complex commercial or civil litigation is preferred

What the Firm Offers

• Hybrid work environment

• Meaningful responsibility and case ownership

• Direct client interaction

• Complex and sophisticated litigation matters

• Collaborative team environment

• Opportunity for continued professional growth

• Competitive compensation and benefits

If you're an experienced California litigator looking for a role that offers substantive work, autonomy and flexibility, I'd be interested in speaking with you.

Submit your resume for confidential consideration or email Zach Zink at zach.zink@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.