Litigation Associate Attorney

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY IN MERCED

Date Posted:

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 ? Job Snapshot

Employee Type:

Permanent

Location:

California , Merced Job Description

Job Posting:

Litigation Associate Attorney

Location:

Merced, CA

Job Type:

Full-Time

Practice Area:

Business, commercial, trust & estate, and real estate litigation

Litigation Associate Attorney Position Overview:

A well-established full-service business law firm in Northern California is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Merced office. This is a great opportunity for a motivated attorney looking to build a broad-based litigation practice in a supportive and community-oriented environment. This role offers the chance to gain hands-on litigation experience across a variety of practice areas, with mentorship and long-term growth opportunities within a highly respected firm.

Responsibilities:

Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and trials Take and defend depositions Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations Assist in strategy development and client communications Manage caseload and deadlines with attention to detail Collaborate with team members on complex litigation matters

Requirements:

J.D. from an accredited law school Active and in good standing with the California State Bar Strong academic credentials and legal writing skills Excellent communication and analytical abilities Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team Creative thinker and proactive problem solver How to

Apply:

Apply on-line, or send your resume in confidence to jaimi.harper@gogpac.com. We look forward to reviewing your application! Call/Text directly at (605)-679-9312 with questions on the position. 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.