Litigation Attorney

Fennemore; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Fennemore, an AM Law 200 firm, seeks an attorney with 3+ years of commercial litigation experience to join our Sacramento office. The ideal candidate will manage cases, handle written discovery, depositions, and motions, and participate in court proceedings in California.

The firm offers a hybrid and flexible work environment, rewarding performance, and a merit-based compensation structure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong academic record and admission to practice law in California.
• Overall case management experience including written discovery, depositions, drafting motions, and participation in court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial litigation matters in Sacramento.
• Manage discovery, depositions, and court filings; draft and argue motions as needed.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop litigation strategies and case plans.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Case management

Written discovery

Depositions

Drafting motions

Court proceedings

Education

California-licensed attorney (JD)

Job description

Fennemore, an AM Law 200 law firm that helps businesses thrive, has an immediate need for an attorney with three plus years' quality experience in commercial litigation to join our growing Sacramento office. The ideal candidate will have overall case management experience, including written discovery, depositions, drafting motions, and participation in court proceedings. Strong academic record, excellent professional credentials, and admission to practice law in California, required. Fennemore offers a flexible work environment, allowing for hybrid and flexible work arrangements.

The American Lawyer recently named Fennemore the # 1 Law Firm in the United States for revenue growth among AM Law 200 Firms, and we consistently enjoy the best retention statistics in the industry.

Compensation: Fennemore's compensation structure is merit-based and considers experience, location and overall performance. Total expected annual compensation for a third year attorney in this position at 1,850 hours before any objective or subjective bonus awards is expected to be $190,000, of which $150,000 is paid monthly and $10,000 per quarter if minimum hours are hit. Additionally, the firm has an objective bonus system, with the average amount for full-year lawyers exceeding $30,000 in 2025. On top of this, the firm has a subjective bonus system.

Actual compensation varies based on experience, performance, and billable hours. Full compensation and benefits details will be provided to candidates during the hiring process, consistent with applicable pay transparency laws.

Individuals from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the legal profession are encouraged to apply.