Business Litigation Associate

Prestigious Sacramento law firm is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with approximately 2-5 years of business litigation experience to join its Business Services Practice Group. Bankruptcy experience would be a plus, but is not necessary. Candidate must be highly motivated, responsible, creative, willing to learn, with excellent writing and oral advocacy skills. Significant opportunities for advancement for self-motivated individuals. Salary range for this position would be $120,000 to $155,000, depending on experience with an expected 1750 hours requirement.

Primary responsibilities in this position involve working on a daily basis with a litigation team to help solve complex legal problems for our clients. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Persuasive legal writing

Law and motion proceedings

Preparing for, taking and defending depositions

Legal research

Propounding and responding to discovery

Qualifications

At least 2-5 years of litigation experience; bankruptcy experience is a plus, but is not necessary

Exceptional research and writing skills, and a superior academic background

Interest in business litigation and willingness to learn other areas of law

Ability to effectively work with people, exercise sound judgment, and establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues

Must be able to multi-task, creatively problem solve, and complete projects efficiently

To Apply

This position offers competitive compensation, a generous benefits package, and an opportunity to join a well-established firm in the Sacramento area. To be considered for this opening, please submit: a cover letter; your resume; a research based writing sample (such as a research memo);a persuasive writing sample; and your law school transcripts.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.