Lawyer

Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime LLP; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Benefits

Job summary

Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime LLP, a civil litigation and trial firm based in Sacramento, seeks a practicing attorney with 1–3 years of experience in civil litigation or personal injury. The role is full-time and hybrid, mixing in-office and remote work to support collaborative trial work.

Associates will conduct research, draft pleadings, handle discovery, participate in depositions, and assist with case strategy under senior attorneys, with opportunities for trial advocacy and client

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active California Bar.
• 1–3 years' experience in civil litigation or personal injury.
• Hybrid role based in Sacramento with in-office and some work-from-home flexibility.
• Full-time position with competitive pay, bonus, and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support civil litigation and trial practice through legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and assisting with case strategy under senior attorneys.
• Engage in case analysis, discovery requests/responses, depositions, law & motion, client and opposing counsel communications, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Appear in state and federal courts for hearings, depositions, and trials; maintain organized case files and deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery management

Client communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Civil procedure

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

California Bar admission/eligibility

Job description

Practicing Attorney with 1-3 years' experience ideally with Civil litigation/ personal injury.

Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime LLP is a civil litigation and trial firm based in Sacramento with roots dating back to 1974. The firm is known in and across California for its strong trial practice, collaborative culture, and commitment to high-quality legal service.

Responsibilities

Associates support the firm's civil litigation and trial practice through legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, assisting with case strategy under the guidance of senior attorneys. Day-to-day work includes case analysis, discovery requests and responses, taking and defending depositions, law & motion practice, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation and advocacy. Associates appear in state and federal courts for hearings, depositions, and trials, while maintaining organized case files and meeting all deadlines.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong legal research and writing skills, litigation-focused skills such as discovery management, case analysis, preparation for hearings and depositions, and familiarity with civil procedure.
• Professional communication abilities are essential, including client interaction, negotiation, and effective collaboration with colleagues and court personnel.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple matters, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate case documentation.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership, or eligibility for prompt admission, to the California Bar.
• Commitment to ethical practice, sound judgment, and a respectful, inclusive approach to working with diverse clients and colleagues are necessary.

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in Sacramento with a combination of in-office work and some work-from-home flexibility to support both collaboration and focused individual work.

Associates have modest monthly billing requirements, along with competitive pay, bonus structures, and benefits.

100K-135K DOE

Applicants must already be a practicing attorney with 1-3 years' experience.