Associate Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience to join their Pensions, Benefits & Investments group in Sacramento, CA. The role involves handling a diverse range of litigation matters, including fiduciary obligations and ERISA litigation. Admission to the State Bar of California is required.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Respond to written discovery requests.
• Engage in eDiscovery and participate in depositions.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently and collaboratively.
• Take ownership of significant projects.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of litigation experience.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• Experience in state and federal court proceedings.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar of California admission.

Skills

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Benefits

• Collegial, hybrid work environment.
• Opportunities for professional advancement.

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.