Civil Litigation Attorney

Aionios LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Aionios LLC in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Defense Litigation Attorney with 4+ years of litigation experience to manage all phases of cases from motion practice through trial and appeals, and to deliver clear advocacy.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $185K–$205K, eligibility for performance bonuses, and a professional, growth‑oriented environment within a growing firm.

Qualifications

• Active admission to practice law in California.
• 4+ years of litigation experience across all phases.
• Experience handling law and motion, depositions, trial and appeals.
• Proficiency in all forms of discovery and strong legal writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of litigation, from law and motion through trial and appeals.
• Draft motions of all types with precision and sound legal reasoning.
• Conduct discovery using the full range of discovery techniques.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Deliver strong oral and written advocacy.
• Perform thorough, accurate legal analysis.
• Juggle multiple matters against high-pressure deadlines.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Multi-tasking

Job description

Defense Litigation Attorney

Locations: Sacramento, CA
Experience: 4+ years litigation

Our client, a growing mid-size law firm, is seeking a Defense Litigation Attorney to join its expanding litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for a confident litigator who thrives on hands-on case work across every phase of litigation and performs well under pressure.

What You'll Work On:

• Manage all phases of litigation, from law and motion through trial and appeals


• Draft motions of all types with precision and sound legal reasoning


• Conduct discovery using the full range of discovery techniques


• Take and defend depositions


• Deliver strong oral and written advocacy


• Perform thorough, accurate legal analysis


• Juggle multiple matters against high-pressure deadlines

What We're Looking For:

• Active admission to practice law in California


• Minimum 4 years of litigation experience


• Hands-on experience across all phases of litigation, including law and motion, depositions, trial, and appeals


• Full proficiency with all forms of discovery


• Demonstrated ability to draft a wide range of motions


• Clear, concise legal writing and excellent communication skills


• Highly organized, hardworking, and confident managing competing deadlines

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Join an office that's actively expanding, with room to grow


• Competitive salary range of $185K-205K


• Eligibility for objective and subjective performance bonuses, plus origination bonuses


• Professional, supportive work environment

Benefits:

• Medical (HMO, PPO, and Kaiser options)


• Dental


• Vision


• EAP


• Life Insurance


• Long-term Disability


• 401(k) with matching


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• pre-tax commuter benefits

If you're a driven litigator ready to take ownership of your cases and grow with a firm on the rise, we'd love to hear from you.