Civil Litigation Trial Associate Attorney

A law firm in Gold River, CA, is seeking a Civil Litigation Trial Associate Attorney to join their team.

Job Overview:

• The candidate will primarily handle public entity defense cases, with preferred experience in civil rights/law enforcement and/or employment law.
• Appellate experience is preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills are required, along with the ability to handle case assignments and conduct trials with minimal supervision.

Duties:

• Handle public entity defense cases, with a focus on civil rights/law enforcement and/or employment law.
• Conduct appellate work as needed.
• Conduct legal research and writing.
• Prepare for and conduct trials.
• Handle all aspects of litigation, including discovery and motion practice.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in all aspects of litigation.
• Experience in public entity defense preferred.
• Experience in civil rights/law enforcement and/or employment law preferred.
• Appellate experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to handle case assignments with minimal supervision.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of California.

Skills:

• Strong research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle trials with minimal supervision.
• Experience in discovery and motion practice.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and opposing counsel.
• Appellate experience is a plus.

More than a century's worth of collective experience in the law profession exists between the top lawyers at this firm. They utilize their extraordinary construction litigation skills, civil rights/law enforcement defense, insurance defense/commercial claims, appellate practice, and other practice areas to achieve successful outcomes and meet client expectations extensively. This minority-owned firm believes in recognizing each individual's unique contributions and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Recruits have a unique advantage to work directly with a seasoned group of trial and appellate attorneys, gaining vital experience to accelerate their progress to the top of their careers.