Associate Attorney

La Follette, Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

18 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) match

FSA

Health insurance

HSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Paid personal hours

Bonus potential

MCLEs & Bar Dues

Job summary

La Follette Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames in Sacramento seeks associates with 1–5 years of civil litigation experience to support partners defending healthcare providers in complex medical negligence actions.

Ideal candidates will manage caseloads, draft pleadings, handle discovery, participate in depositions and hearings, and contribute to trial preparation. California Bar license in good standing required; proficiency in Westlaw/Lexis and Microsoft Office is essential.

Qualifications

Minimum 1–5 years of legal experience, preferably in civil litigation.
Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure, Torts, Evidence, and Legal Research and Writing.
Excellent written and verbal communication; attention to detail and organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Westlaw/Lexis, and PDF optimization.
Licensed to practice in California and in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload with fact investigation and case strategy.
Evaluate cases and develop litigation strategy.
Draft pleadings, motions, letters, and research memoranda.
Propound and respond to discovery.
Prepare case summaries, medical chronologies, deposition outlines.
Appear in court to argue evidentiary motions and attend Case Management Conferences.
Defend and take depositions.
Identify and manage expert witnesses.
Prepare for settlement negotiations.
Contribute to trial preparation and execute case strategies.
Conduct legal research.
Participate in attorney mentoring and internal training.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Court appearances

Education

California Bar license

Tools

Westlaw/Lexis

Microsoft Office

PDF optimization

Job description

The Sacramento Office of La Follette Johnson, DeHaas, Fesler & Ames is seeking highly motivated associates with a minimum of 1-5 years’ legal experience, preferably in civil litigation, to assist our partners in defending healthcare providers and institutions in complex medical negligence litigation.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage a caseload, including fact investigation and development of case strategy.
Evaluate and analyze cases to develop litigation strategy.
Draft pleadings, correspondence, motions, replies, and research memoranda.
Propound and respond to discovery.
Prepare case summaries, medical chronologies, deposition summaries/outlines, and witness outlines.
Appear in court to argue evidentiary motions, handle hearings and attend Case Management Conferences.
Defend and take depositions.
Identify, retain, and manage communications with expert witnesses.
Prepare for and participate in settlement negotiations.
Contribute to trial preparation efforts and develop and execute comprehensive case strategies.
Conduct legal research.
Participate in attorney mentoring sessions and internal training opportunities.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Civil Procedure, Torts, Evidence, and Legal Research and Writing, along with sound legal reasoning and analytical skills. They communicate clearly in writing and verbally, demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational ability, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The candidate maintains a professional attitude under pressure, prioritizes competing duties, and manages multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft, Westlaw/Lexis, and PDF optimization is required, and candidate must be licensed to practice in California and in good standing with the State Bar of California.