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 civil litigation firm in Sacramento, seeks an attorney with 1–3 years of civil litigation experience. The role combines in-office and work-from-home flexibility to support collaboration and focused work. Candidates should have a JD from an accredited law school and active or pending California Bar admission.

Competitive pay, bonus structures, and benefits are offered. The associate will conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, support case

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership or eligibility for prompt admission.
• 1–3 years of attorney experience in civil litigation or related practice.
• Strong research and writing skills; familiarity with civil procedure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and motions.
• Assist with case strategy under senior attorney guidance.
• Manage discovery requests and responses; prepare for hearings and depositions.
• Engage in law & motion practice; communicate with clients and opposing counsel.
• Negotiate settlements and assist trial preparation and advocacy.
• Appear in state and federal courts and maintain organized case files to meet deadlines.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Discovery Management

Case Analysis

Hearing & Deposition Prep

Client Interaction

Negotiation

Collaboration

Time Management

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar Admission

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.