Senior Contract Attorney - Sacramento,CA

Adams & Martin Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams and Martin Group in Sacramento seeks a Senior Contract Litigation Attorney to support senior associates and partners in complex litigation across Northern California. The role is full-time and based in the office, with daily client interactions and collaboration within a fast-paced team.

Qualified candidates hold active California Bar membership, reside in the Sacramento metro, have 7+ years of civil litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and are prepared to manage

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Must reside in Sacramento, CA metro.
• 7+ years of legal experience.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Experience in Complex Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Employment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing complex litigation cases from intake through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance carriers.
• Assist and prepare for hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation events across Northern California.
• Contribute to case strategy and support the broader litigation team.

Skills

Active California Bar license

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client communication

Civil litigation

Job description

Senior Contract Litigation Attorney - Sacramento (Full-Time)

Adams and Martin Group is assisting its well-respected Sacramento law firm with a full time (40hrs/week) Contract-hire Attorney role. This position will support senior associates and partners in complex litigation practices throughout Northern California. This role is ideal for an experienced senior attorney who enjoys all aspects of litigation and working up cases through trial. The position will work directly with clients, and within a fast paced, collaborative environment. Position is in office 5 days/week. Only candidates that can meet this requirement will be considered. This position may be considered contract-hire for the right candidate after evaluation of contract performance.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in managing complex litigation cases from intake through resolution
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and correspondence
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance carriers
• Assist and prepare for hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation events across Northern California
• Contribute to case strategy and support the broader litigation team

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license required (in good standing)
• MUST reside in Sacramento, CA metro market (on-site 5 days/week; minimum 40hrs/week)
• 7+ years of legal experience
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Complex Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Employment practices are preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.