Attorney

Chapman Zaragoza, LLP; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman Zaragoza, LLP in Clovis, CA is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with 1-3 years of experience who excels at strategic problem-solving. You will draft pleadings, conduct depositions, manage discovery, and contribute to preventive practice through process improvement.

California Bar admission required; JD from an accredited school; opportunity to handle real estate, employment, and municipal matters.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on civil litigation experience including hearings, depositions, motion practice.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical litigation strategies prioritizing resolution with strong trial advocacy when needed.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive and procedural motions, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, appear at hearings, and participate in trials.
• Manage discovery, case calendars, deadlines, and client communications from intake through verdict.
• Collaborate with attorneys to refine internal checklists and training materials for preventive practice.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

At Chapman Zaragoza, we believe exceptional legal work and a sustainable career should go hand in hand. We are committed to delivering outstanding client service while continuing to build a firm culture that values efficiency, professional growth, collaboration, and long-term work-life sustainability.

About Chapman Zaragoza, LLP

Located in the heart of Old Town Clovis, Chapman Zaragoza, LLP is an award-winning law firm providing high-caliber representation in real estate litigation and transactions, employment law, agricultural law, business litigation and transactions, construction defects, municipal law, and preventative counsel.

We provide comprehensive legal services tailored to each client’s needs, with an emphasis on practical solutions, strategic advocacy, efficiency, and cost-conscious representation. Inside the firm, we pair rigorous legal work with a collaborative culture that values professional development, mentorship, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with 1-3 years of experience who excels at strategic problem-solving and preventive lawyering.

In this role, you will:

• Develop practical, cost-conscious litigation strategies that prioritize resolution while providing strong trial advocacy when necessary.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive and procedural motions, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions, appear at hearings, and participate in trials and other court proceedings.
• Manage discovery, case calendars, deadlines, and client communications from intake through settlement or verdict.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to refine internal checklists, processes, and training materials that support our preventive approach to legal practice.

What You’ll Bring

• 1-3 years of hands-on civil litigation experience, including hearings, depositions, motion practice, and ideally trial experience.
• Superior analytical, research, writing, and client-communication skills.
• Familiarity with California court rules and procedures; Central Valley experience is a plus.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• A practical mindset that values strong advocacy, collegial teamwork, problem-solving, and responsible use of client resources.

Why CZ Law

Chapman Zaragoza offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated legal matters in a firm that is actively focused on building a more sustainable approach to legal practice.

Our attorneys receive competitive compensation, including the opportunity to participate in firm profit sharing, while working in an environment that values efficiency, collaboration, and professional growth.

We emphasize a preventive practice philosophy, developing forward-thinking strategies that help clients reduce risk, resolve disputes efficiently, and avoid unnecessary legal expense whenever possible.

You’ll work in a collaborative environment with open-door mentorship, firm-wide lunches, and leadership invested in your professional development and in continuing to improve the way legal work gets done.

• You’ll also have the opportunity to handle sophisticated real estate, employment, agricultural, municipal, construction, and business matters while being part of a firm that is intentionally working toward a healthier, more sustainable model of practice.