Associate Attorney

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $135,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Details

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and discovery responses in state and federal court
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Handle mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences
• Develop and execute litigation strategy consistent with client goals
• Provide coverage opinions and risk analysis for insurers and corporate clients
• Represent clients in trial and appellate proceedings as needed

Qualifications

• J.D. and licensed to practice in California (Nevada or Oregon a plus)
• Minimum 2 years of experience handling civil litigation matters
• Recent experience with any of the practice areas listed above

A bit about us:

Founded nearly four decades ago and based in Sacramento, we are a highly respected, AV-rated civil litigation firm serving clients across California and northern Nevada. With multiple offices and a reputation for excellence, we combine sophisticated trial experience with a client-first approach—representing public entities, corporations, insurers, and individuals in complex and high-stakes litigation.

Our Practice Areas Include:

• Civil Litigation and Appeals
• Employment and Labor Law
• Public Entity Defense and Government Liability
• Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
• Construction Defect and Real Estate Litigation
• Personal Injury and Product Liability Defense
• Business and Commercial Litigation
• Appellate Advocacy in State and Federal Courts

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary + bonus + profit sharing
• Fortune 500-level medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) + match
• Generous PTO/holidays
• Professional Development Support
• Collaborative & Team-Oriented Work Environment
• Average annual billable hours of 1,800

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