Lawyer

Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime LLP; Sacramento (CA); Híbrido; USD 100 000 - 135 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonus and benefits

Resumo da oferta

Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime LLP in Sacramento, CA is seeking a practicing attorney with 1-3 years' experience in civil litigation and personal injury. The role supports trial practice with a focus on advocacy and high-quality service for clients.

This full-time, hybrid position combines in-office collaboration with flexible work-from-home days. Responsibilities include research, drafting pleadings and motions, depositions, discovery, settlements, and trial prep under supervision.

Qualificações

• Strong legal research and writing skills with litigation focus.
• Experience in discovery management and deposition preparation.
• Solid case analysis and hearings/depositions readiness.
• Client communication, negotiation, and collaboration with teams.

Responsabilidades

• Support civil litigation and trial practice with legal research and drafting pleadings and motions.
• Assist with case strategy under supervision of senior attorneys.
• Handle discovery requests and responses; conduct depositions.
• Engage in law & motion practice; communicate with clients and opposing counsel.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and trial preparation/advocacy.
• Appear in state and federal courts; maintain organized case files and deadlines.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Legal writing

Discovery management

Case analysis

Hearings and depositions prep

Client communication

Civil procedure

Formação académica

JD and CA Bar eligibility

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.