Litigation Counsel: 1,800-Hour Focus on Constitutional Real Estate

Above the Bar; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm in California is seeking a Litigation Counsel with over 8 years of litigation experience. This role focuses on high-level advocacy without the administrative burdens of a partnership track. Responsibilities include managing significant projects related to constitutional rights and business torts, with a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $230,000 annually. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills as well as trial experience, and will work towards a billable expectation of 1,800 hours per year.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation experience with exceptional research and writing skills.
• Strong preference for candidates with hearing and trial experience.
• Capable of managing complex motions in state and federal court.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of significant projects involving constitutional rights, real estate, and business torts.
• Dedicate expertise to sophisticated legal strategy and complex motion practice.
• Meet a focused billable requirement of 1,800 hours.

Skills

Litigation experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Trial experience

Job description

A prestigious legal firm in California is seeking a Litigation Counsel with over 8 years of litigation experience. This role focuses on high-level advocacy without the administrative burdens of a partnership track. Responsibilities include managing significant projects related to constitutional rights and business torts, with a competitive salary range of $175,000 to $230,000 annually. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills as well as trial experience, and will work towards a billable expectation of 1,800 hours per year.