Posted 05/16/2025
Job Number: 12971

Litigation Associate Attorney

Sacramento, California Hybrid

Industry: Legal Services

Job Category: Legal

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000/Annually

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Job Description

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A respected insurance defense law firm in Sacramento is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join its high-performing and close-knit litigation team. This role is ideal for attorneys who thrive in the courtroom, want hands-on trial exposure, and are looking for a long-term growth path toward partnership. The ideal candidate enjoys a challenge, is passionate about trial work, and values a collegial, open-door work environment. Attorneys here benefit from strong mentorship, direct access to leadership, and a competitive bonus structure that rewards performance and initiative.

Salary Range: $110,000 – $150,000 / year DOE

Litigation Associate Attorney Responsibilities:

  • Manage a full caseload of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
  • Draft pleadings, discovery, law and motion briefs, and case strategy documents
  • Conduct and defend depositions of parties, experts, and third-party witnesses
  • Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
  • Collaborate with partners on trial prep, legal strategy, and client communication
  • Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions and trial testimony
  • Participate in settlement negotiations and arbitration proceedings
  • Ensure timely case progression and meet all litigation deadlines and billing requirements

Litigation Associate Attorney Requirements:

  • Active California Bar license
  • Minimum 3 years of litigation experience
  • Background in either plaintiff or defense litigation
  • Strong interest in courtroom litigation and trial practice
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines and multiple cases effectively
  • First or second chair trial experience a plus

Benefits:

  • Health insurance coverage
  • 401(k)
  • 2 weeks of PTO, increasing with tenure
  • Paid holidays and performance-based bonuses
  • Hybrid flexibility and partnership track

Join a collaborative legal team specializing in insurance defense, seeking a driven Litigation Associate to take ownership of cases and grow toward partnership!

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Job ID: a0CUm00002fs6zUMAQ

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