Civil Litigation Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected full-service law firm handling meaningful civil litigation matters for businesses and individuals throughout Northern California.
• Take on substantive responsibility across discovery, motion practice, case strategy, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys in a practical, client-focused environment where your legal judgment matters.
• Build long-term client relationships while handling sophisticated and varied litigation matters.
• Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely after your first 90 days while remaining part of a collaborative Sacramento-based team.
• Competitive compensation of $120,000 to $200,000 depending on experience and qualifications.

Location: Sacramento, CA. This is an in-person role for the first 90 days, after which attorneys may work remotely while remaining local to the Sacramento area for occasional in-person meetings.

Note: Candidates must be located in the Sacramento area and have at least 2+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience to be considered.

About Us

We are a full-service California law firm serving businesses and individuals with practical, responsive, and cost-effective legal representation. Our team takes pride in providing candid advice, personalized service, and thoughtful legal strategies while building lasting relationships with our clients. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategies and provide practical legal guidance to clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.
• Handle discovery, including written discovery, document review, and discovery disputes.
• Prepare cases for mediation, settlement, arbitration, and trial.
• Conduct legal research and apply California civil procedure and substantive law to active matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other legal professionals.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to move matters forward efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• 2+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience.
• Strong experience with discovery, motion practice, and litigation strategy.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently while meeting deadlines.
• Strong client-service mindset and sound professional judgment.
• Must be located in the Sacramento area.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do meaningful legal work, work directly with clients, and take ownership of substantive litigation matters without sacrificing flexibility. We value practical thinking, responsiveness, professionalism, and strong client relationships, and we provide an environment where experienced attorneys can continue growing their practice while enjoying greater work-life flexibility after the initial 90-day period.

JPC-1796

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: A bar license. 2+ yrs of litigation exp

• Required Years as Associate: 3-5
• Additional context: Relocation- [Local Sacramento candidates preferred/required] Packages - [NO]
• Salary Bands: 3 to 4 years: $120,000 to $140,000; 
• 5 to 7 years: $140,000 to $165,000; 
• 8 to 10 years: $165,000 to $185,000; 
• 11+ years: $185,000 to $200,000. 

Submission Email: Jaclyn - [email protected]

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• Client job title: Civil Litigation Attorney
• Location: Sacramento, CA
• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site first 90 days; remote thereafter, must remain local
• Experience: 3+
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