Commercial Litigation Associate

Buchalter; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Unlimited PTO

401k

Full benefits

Job summary

Buchalter seeks a Litigation Associate in California with 3+ years in complex commercial and employment litigation at a large firm. The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated matters including contract disputes and fraud, draft pleadings, perform legal research, and support trial preparation under senior attorneys.

Candidates should have a strong litigation background, excellent research and writing skills, a top law school degree preferred but not required, and must be admitted to the State

Qualifications

• Strong background in litigation practice
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Degree from a top fifty law school preferred but not required
• Must be admitted to the State Bar of California

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings and motions under guidance of senior attorneys
• Conducting legal research
• Supporting trial preparation under the guidance of senior attorneys

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Trial Preparation

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

J.D. degree

California Bar Admission

Job description

Overview

• Focuses on complex commercial and employment litigation matters.
• Handles sophisticated litigation, specifically including contract disputes and fraud cases.
• Candidates should have prior experience at a large, preferably national law firm.
• A degree from a top fifty law school is preferred, but not required.
• Day-to-day work involves drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research, and supporting trial preparation under the guidance of senior attorneys.

Posting details

Buchalter is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience in complex commercial and employment litigation at a large, preferably national law firm. The ideal candidate will have experience in sophisticated litigation matters, including contract disputes and fraud cases.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have a strong background in litigation practice, excellent legal research and writing skills and an overall track record of high-quality work. A degree from a top fifty law school is preferred but not required. We seek someone who is hardworking, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and who demonstrates exceptional analytical abilities. Must be admitted to the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities will include drafting pleadings and motions, conducting legal research and supporting trial preparation under the guidance of senior attorneys.

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-$230k, 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.

Salary: $160,000.00 - $230,000.00 Salary/year