Lawyer Associate

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

Job summary

Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime LLP, a Sacramento civil litigation firm, seeks an associate to support its trial practice. You will conduct legal research, draft pleadings, and assist with case strategy under senior attorneys, including discovery, depositions, and motion practice.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school and California Bar admission (or eligibility). The role is full-time, hybrid in Sacramento, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership or eligibility.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Litigation-focused skills such as discovery management, case analysis, and deposition preparation.
• Excellent professional communication and client interaction abilities.
• Strong organization and time-management to handle multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and draft pleadings and motions.
• Assist with case strategy under senior attorneys.
• Manage discovery requests and responses.
• Take and defend depositions; assist with hearings and trials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and trial preparation.
• Maintain organized case files and meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Case management

Negotiation

Time management

Client interaction

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission (active or eligibility)

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications include 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. 100K-135K DOE

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