Litigation Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking a highly skilled litigation associate with 4-7 years of experience to work on a wide range of complex litigation matters. This position offers an opportunity to handle cutting-edge cases, including disputes related to fiduciary obligations, constitutional law, employee and disability retirement benefits, intellectual property, insurance coverage, real estate, lease disputes, and breach of contract claims. The role is available in various office locations nationwide and offers a collegial, hybrid work environment with excellent career advancement opportunities.

Location:

• Sacramento, CA

Duties:

• Handle a variety of litigation matters, including complex disputes in multiple legal areas such as fiduciary obligations, constitutional law, employee retirement benefits, intellectual property, and more.
• Conduct legal research and draft written discovery, pleadings, briefs, and motions for state and federal court cases.
• Manage and assist with eDiscovery processes.
• Participate in depositions, as needed.
• Collaborate with the litigation team, taking ownership of significant projects.
• Effectively manage multiple cases and projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion.
• Provide legal advice and representation to clients.

Requirements:

• 4-7 years of litigation experience.
• Admission to the State Bar of California is required.
• Strong research and drafting skills, with experience in discovery, pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• eDiscovery experience preferred.
• Deposition experience is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a willingness to take ownership of key assignments.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the State Bar of California is required.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research, writing, and drafting skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing demands and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• eDiscovery experience and deposition experience are preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
• Self-starter with the ability to handle significant responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Eligibility for annual bonuses, including a 15% bonus of base salary upon meeting 1,850 annual billable hours.
• Hybrid work environment offering flexibility.
• Advancement opportunities within the firm.

This is a full-service firm that is medium in size. The firm is very well respected in trial and appellate courts across the country, and has a very unique intellectual culture to it. It is very well-known for its appellate work. Insiders claim the firm actively encourages its attorneys to maintain a life outside of the office and the minimum billable requirement is only 1,900 hours/year.