Civil Litigation Defense Associate Attorney - Remote in Riverside

Job Description

gpac (The #1 Recruiting Firm in the Nation) is partnering with a California-based boutique civil litigation firm to identify an experienced Associate Attorney for a fully remote position. If you're a driven litigator looking for flexibility, autonomy, and high-level work without the confines of in-office firm culture—this opportunity is for you.

Position: Civil Litigation Defense Associate Attorney – Remote (California-Based)

Location: Fully Remote – Must reside in California
Position Type: Full-Time | 100% Remote
Salary Range: $150,000 – $175,000+, based on experience + monthly and annual bonuses

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Handle civil litigation defense cases, including construction defect, personal injury, and other complex matters
• Independently manage casework from pre-litigation through trial prep
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• Collaborate with colleagues virtually while maintaining a high degree of autonomy
• Represent clients in depositions, hearings, and mediations as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Licensed to practice in California and currently residing in-state (required)
• 3+ years of civil litigation defense experience required
• Background in construction defect or high-exposure PI cases is a plus
• Must be comfortable and effective in a fully remote work environment
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and hit the ground running

Why Join This Firm?

• 100% remote role – work from anywhere while staying connected to California courts and clients
• Monthly bonuses + annual/year-end performance bonuses
• Full health, dental, vision, life, and medical insurance
• Flexible work-life balance and generous PTO
• Optional in-person mentorship and training available

Interested?

If you’re ready to take your litigation career remote while working on compelling, high-level cases, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac or send your resume directly for confidential consideration.
📩 Email: chad.calcaterra@gogpac.com
📞 Phone: (605) 401-6992

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.