Senior Civil Litigation Associate — Work-Life Balance

Smith, McDowell & Powell, A Law Corporation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) matching

Job summary

Smith, McDowell & Powell, A Law Corporation in Sacramento seeks an Associate Attorney with 5 to 10 years of civil litigation experience to join our team.

As a lifestyle firm, we emphasize work-life balance with a 1,500 annual billable hour target, offering a collaborative and professional environment with opportunities to manage a diverse caseload and grow in practice areas including business and real estate law.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Proficiency or working knowledge in business litigation, real estate law, contract law, and construction litigation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and research memorandums.
• Handle depositions, represent clients in court appearances, and assist with trial preparation.
• Provide strategic legal counsel on matters involving business, contracts, real estate, and construction.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Deposition

Job description

Smith, McDowell & Powell, A Law Corporation in Sacramento seeks an Associate Attorney with 5 to 10 years of civil litigation experience to join our team.

As a lifestyle firm, we emphasize work-life balance with a 1,500 annual billable hour target, offering a collaborative and professional environment with opportunities to manage a diverse caseload and grow in practice areas including business and real estate law.