Career Associate - Cyber Privacy & Data Innovation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Career Associate with 3-5 years of civil litigation experience to join their team in Sacramento, CA. This role involves working on a large docket of cases for a major technology client, focusing on case strategy, fact development, and drafting litigation documents. Opportunities may also arise in financial services, white collar, and privacy and data security matters.

Duties

• Develop case strategy and drive fact development efforts.
• Draft motions to dismiss and other litigation documents.
• Engage in discovery, including e-discovery tasks.
• Manage cases and projects, ensuring proactive deadline management.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong research and drafting skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing.

Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

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.