Professional Liability Attorney

A law firm in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Professional Liability Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork. The candidate must be California-licensed with solid academic credentials.

Job Details:

• Independently handle cases, analyzing and researching complex legal issues.
• Structure discovery plans, ensuring thorough examination of relevant information.
• Take and defend depositions as part of the legal proceedings.
• Manage document-intensive cases efficiently and effectively.
• Draft dispositive motions and prepare compelling legal arguments.
• Prepare thoroughly for trial, demonstrating a strategic and well-prepared approach.
• Prioritize professional liability defense, with knowledge of legal ethics and risk management, considered a plus.

Requirements:

• California Bar license is mandatory.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in complex civil litigation and/or professional liability matters.
• Strong academic credentials reflecting a solid legal foundation.

Skills:

• Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take on significant responsibilities.
• Proficiency in structuring effective discovery plans.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.
• Expertise in managing document-intensive cases.
• Drafting skills for dispositive motions and legal arguments.
• Thorough preparation for trial proceedings.
• Familiarity with professional liability defense, legal ethics, or risk management is a plus.

Education:

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

This firm's four locations in the state represent clients in all matters of civil litigation and transactional law in California, in both state and federal courts and at the trial and appellate levels. The firm believes in a fun, friendly, and professional workplace with equal focus on both the team and the individual.