Senior Career Associate - Cyber Privacy & Data Innovation

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Career Associate in Sacramento, CA, with over 8 years of civil litigation experience to support its Strategic Advisory and Government Enforcement group. This role involves managing a large docket of cases for a major technology client, developing case strategies, drafting litigation documents, and participating in discovery.

Duties

• Develop case strategies 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.
• Participate in oral arguments to build client confidence.

Requirements

• 8+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong research and writing 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 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.