Litigation, Investigations, and Enforcement Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with two to four years of experience to join its Litigation and White-Collar practice in Sacramento, CA. This role involves working on a variety of matters, including criminal and civil litigation, internal and congressional investigations, regulatory enforcement, and corporate compliance. Candidates should have prior law firm experience and a demonstrated interest in these areas.

Duties

• Assist with preparation for witness interviews, client depositions, and witness testimony.
• Respond to document and discovery requests, and manage document collection and review projects.
• Analyze strategic case issues and prepare necessary written materials.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft and respond to discovery and dispositive motions, jury instructions, and other motions.
• Assist with corporate compliance projects and due diligence.
• Interact regularly with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• 2-4 years' experience in litigation and white-collar matters, including internal investigations and enforcement.
• Outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work across different areas.
• Reliable, responsive, and proactive work style.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with sophisticated clients.
• Understanding of the business of law.
• Membership in the State Bar of California or ability to become admitted promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Membership in the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This preeminent California firm offers a full-service practice which covers a number of areas, including: Litigation, Corporate, Tax, Environmental, Labor & Employment, and Real Estate. The Sacto office has strong litigation, IP, government, securities, finance, and antitrust practices. Many of the firm's top clients are investment banks, but, in recent years, the firm has expanded its intellectual property litigation practice. The atmosphere is collegial, but slightly more conservative than most Bay Area firms. Salaries are in line with other top Bay Area firms, and the firm provides a $10,000 bonus for all lawyers who bill at least 1,950 hours, with additional money based on three separate billable hour levels above 1,950.