Commercial Litigation Associate - High-Impact Casework

Adams-; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams- is seeking a Litigation Associate in California with 2-3 years of experience to join its litigation team. The role involves handling sophisticated business and commercial disputes through all phases of litigation, including research, drafting, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an accredited law school, active CA State Bar membership, and proven abilities in legal writing, research, and collaboration with clients and colleagues on

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• 2–3 years of commercial, business, or complex civil litigation experience.
• Experience drafting motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and other litigation-related documents.
• Deposition experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to assume increasing responsibility with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters through all phases, including case assessment, pleadings, discovery, law and motion practice, mediation, trial preparation, and post-trial proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and discovery responses.
• Prepare and argue motions, including dispositive and other substantive motions.
• Conduct legal research and develop strategic recommendations for complex litigation matters.
• Participate in taking and defending depositions and preparing witnesses for testimony.
• Appear at hearings, case management conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness preparation, coordination with experts, and development of case strategy.
• Work closely with partners, associates, and clients to manage cases efficiently and effectively.
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third-party vendors.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Adams- is seeking a Litigation Associate in California with 2-3 years of experience to join its litigation team. The role involves handling sophisticated business and commercial disputes through all phases of litigation, including research, drafting, discovery, motions, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an accredited law school, active CA State Bar membership, and proven abilities in legal writing, research, and collaboration with clients and colleagues on