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About the job

Pay: $165,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Take ownership of real cases! Handle meaningful litigation and transactional matters with hands-on responsibility from day one.

Build your courtroom experience. Take depositions, argue motions, prepare for trial, and work directly with clients.

Grow alongside experienced attorneys who offer practical mentorship, constructive feedback, and opportunities to advance.

Enjoy excellent benefits , including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits.

Signing bonus and relocation assistance available!

Location

Sacramento, CA | Full-Time, On-Site

Join our collaborative Sacramento office five days a week, where you'll benefit from direct mentorship, close teamwork, and opportunities to learn from experienced attorneys.

Note

An active California Bar membership and J.D. are required. We're seeking attorneys with approximately 2+ years of civil litigation or business transactional experience. Strong candidates with closely related experience are encouraged to apply.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We're an established California business law firm dedicated to helping businesses navigate complex disputes and transactions. Our team combines strong courtroom advocacy with practical business advice. We believe talented attorneys deserve meaningful responsibility, supportive mentorship, and the opportunity to make a real difference for their clients.

Job Description

Manage business litigation, commercial disputes, and construction litigation matters from initial filing through resolution.

Take and defend depositions, draft and argue motions, and prepare cases for trial.

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, construction agreements, and other business documents.

Work directly with business owners, contractors, and other clients to develop effective legal strategies.

Advise clients on business disputes, regulatory compliance, and contractual obligations.

Take ownership of your matters while collaborating with experienced attorneys on challenging cases.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.

Approximately 2+ years of civil litigation or business transactional experience preferred.

Strong legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.

Interest in courtroom advocacy, client counseling, and business law.

Construction litigation or commercial transactions experience is a plus, not required.

Open to experienced associates, senior attorneys, in-house counsel, and solo practitioners.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys grow by doing meaningful work, not just watching from the sidelines. You'll enjoy direct client relationships, opportunities to manage your own matters, and accessible mentorship from experienced colleagues.

If you're ready to sharpen your litigation skills, expand your business law experience, and join a team where your contributions are valued, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today! Please submit your resume, a short writing sample, and a few sentences about why this opportunity interests you. No formal cover letter required.

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Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance