Business Litigation Associate

Buchalter; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401k plan

Full benefits package

Bonus potential

Job summary

Buchalter is seeking a mid-level associate for its Sacramento Office’s Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of business litigation experience, be licensed in California, and possess strong writing skills.

This role involves conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, attending hearings, and managing cases through to resolution. The firm promotes an inclusive environment and offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent business litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and analysis in pleadings and documents.
• Draft pleadings and other case documents.
• Attend hearings and manage cases from start to finish.

Skills

Legal research and analysis

Effective drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Case management experience

Strong writing skills

Strong organization skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Description

We are currently seeking a mid-level associate to support our Sacramento Office’s Litigation Practice Group. The ideal candidate will possess 3+ years of recent business litigation experience. Candidates should also be licensed to practice in California, have strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials. This lawyer will work primarily with the Professional Responsibility group.

Job Duties

• Provide legal research and analysis in pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents;
• Draft pleadings and other case documents;
• Attend hearings;
• Manage matters from commencement to final resolution;
• Professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys.

Job Requirements

• Must have a Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials;
• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in California;
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices;
• Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic litigation documents;
• Must have case management experience;
• Clear and effective drafting skills;
• Strong negotiating skills;
• Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed are required;
• Ability to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines;
• Strong organization and matter management skills;
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.

A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. We offer a competitive salary, various types of bonuses, unlimited PTO, 401k, and a full benefits package.

Pay Scale: The reasonably expected pay scale for this position is $160-210k, with bonus potential of up to $106,000. This is an employer estimate and the salary offered within that range, and the potential for bonus and bonus amount, will depend on candidate’s years of practice and experience and performance.

Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample and transcript using the link below.