Civil Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Defense Litigation Attorney

Locations: Sacramento, CA
Experience: 4+ years litigation

Our client, a growing mid-size law firm, is seeking a Defense Litigation Attorney to join its expanding litigation practice. This opportunity is ideal for a confident litigator who thrives on hands-on case work across every phase of litigation and performs well under pressure.

What You'll Work On:

• Manage all phases of litigation, from law and motion through trial and appeals
• Draft motions of all types with precision and sound legal reasoning
• Conduct discovery using the full range of discovery techniques
• Take and defend depositions
• Deliver strong oral and written advocacy
• Perform thorough, accurate legal analysis
• Juggle multiple matters against high-pressure deadlines

What We're Looking For:

• Active admission to practice law in California
• Minimum 4 years of litigation experience
• Hands-on experience across all phases of litigation, including law and motion, depositions, trial, and appeals
• Full proficiency with all forms of discovery
• Demonstrated ability to draft a wide range of motions
• Clear, concise legal writing and excellent communication skills
• Highly organized, hardworking, and confident managing competing deadlines

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Join an office that's actively expanding, with room to grow
• Competitive salary range of $185K–$205K
• Eligibility for objective and subjective performance bonuses, plus origination bonuses
• Professional, supportive work environment

Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits including Medical (HMO, PPO, and Kaiser options), Dental, Vision, EAP, Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, 401(k) with matching, Flexible Spending Accounts, and pre-tax commuter benefits.

If you're a driven litigator ready to take ownership of your cases and grow with a firm on the rise, we'd love to hear from you.