Associate Attorney

About Us

Gibbs Giden is a growing, collaborative law firm handling complex construction, real estate, and business disputes. We take pride in delivering excellent legal work while maintaining a collegial, down-to-earth environment. We believe you can be a strong advocate and still enjoy where you work and who you work with. Our firm was recently named by LA Business Journal as one of the Best 25 Law Firms to work for. We have offices in California (San Jose, Los Angeles, Westlake Village, and Irvine), Arizona (Scottsdale), and Nevada (Las Vegas).

Role Description

Gibbs Giden is seeking exceptional attorneys with 3-5 years of experience in construction litigation, real estate, and/or complex business/civil litigation to join our expanding San Jose office. Stand-up comedians and poor golfers are also a plus for our firm family.

Qualifications

• Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop strategies for clients
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Licensure to practice law in California
• Experience in one or more of our core practice areas (especially construction, real estate, commercial litigation, etc.) is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues
• Strong work ethic and ability to work efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment

Pay Range

• $165,000 - $210,000+ (depending on experience). Actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, including applicable experience.egal knowledge