Business Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

401k

Full benefits package

Job summary

A Sacramento, CA law firm seeks a mid-level Business Litigation Associate with over three years of recent business litigation experience and CA bar admission. The position emphasizes working with the Professional Responsibility group and requires strong writing and excellent academic credentials.

The successful candidate will draft pleadings, perform legal research, attend hearings, and manage matters from start to finish while maintaining effective client and attorney communications in a

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice law in California (in good standing).
• Familiarity with federal and state procedural rules and practices.
• Experience in preparing basic litigation documents.
• Case management experience.
• Clear and effective drafting skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong writing

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Case management

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Licensed to practice law in California

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a mid-level Business Litigation Associate for its Sacramento, CA office. The ideal candidate will have over three years of recent experience in business litigation and be licensed to practice in California. Strong writing skills and excellent academic credentials are essential. This role primarily involves working with the Professional Responsibility group.

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.

Requirements

• Must have a Juris Doctorate with excellent academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in California.
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices.
• Experience in preparing basic litigation documents.
• Case management experience.
• Clear and effective drafting skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed.
• Ability to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organization and matter management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in California

Skills

• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 401k
• Full benefits package