Attorney Business Litigation and Transactions

BCG Attorney Search; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development assistance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Sacramento, CA seeks an attorney with 3–5 years in business litigation and transactions to join our team with a focus on construction-related matters.

Responsibilities include handling disputes from complaint through trial or settlement, taking depositions, drafting contracts, and advising CA businesses on licensing, payment, and compliance. California Bar membership required.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active membership in the California State Bar.
• Approximately 3–5 years of civil litigation or transactional experience.
• Desire to be in court and engage in active litigation.
• Ability to write clearly and explain legal problems to non-lawyers.
• Familiarity with AI tools, CLAUDE, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle business and construction disputes from complaint through trial or settlement.
• Take and defend depositions, write and argue motions, and prepare cases for trial.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and other business agreements.
• Work directly with clients, including business owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Advise on licensing, payment, and compliance questions for California businesses.

Skills

Litigation skills

Negotiation

Written & verbal communication

Independent handling of complex legal

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney in Sacramento, CA, with approximately three to five years of experience in business litigation and transactions. The role involves significant responsibility and direct client interaction, focusing on construction-related matters.

Duties

• Handle business and construction disputes from complaint through trial or settlement.
• Take and defend depositions, write and argue motions, and prepare cases for trial.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and other business agreements.
• Work directly with clients, including business owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Advise on licensing, payment, and compliance questions for California businesses.

Requirements

• J.D. and active membership in the California State Bar.
• Approximately three to five years of civil litigation or transactional experience.
• Desire to be in court and engage in active litigation.
• Ability to write clearly and explain legal problems to non-lawyers.
• Familiarity with AI tools, such as CLAUDE, is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong litigation and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in handling complex legal matters independently.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Professional development assistance.
• Relocation assistance.