Associate Litigation Attorney

Gurstel Law Firm P C • Sacramento, CA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney to handle litigation matters for a multi-state law firm representing creditors in the legal collection process. The role involves advocating for clients in and out of court, managing cases through the litigation life cycle, and producing thorough, practical legal assessments and advice. The attorney will work in a fast-paced environment guided by the Firm’s values of doing right, achieving results, and maintaining integrity.

The position may involve virtual court proceedings and, when needed, travel to courts in the state where the attorney works. Remote work may be available after training. The Firm describes its culture as enthusiastic, diverse, and team-oriented, with a focus on developing attorneys’ litigation skills, strategies, and industry knowledge.

Requirements

• Active license in the state where the attorney will work, with no discipline history.
• Membership in the California Bar.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and use shared resources and knowledge to identify high-quality solutions.
• Leadership skills and ability to motivate employees to achieve results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with attorney and non-attorney audiences, internally and externally.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, meet tight deadlines, prioritize projects, and work with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management software.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of experience preferred.
• At least two years of civil law firm experience preferred.
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations concerning motor vehicle repossessions, collections, and repair shops and storage facilities; training is available.

Responsibilities

• Assess cases and provide practical legal advice while advocating for clients throughout the legal process.
• Prepare, draft, and review documents, new referrals, complaints, motions, and discovery requests and responses.
• Record account and file activity in accordance with Firm and client policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and attend court proceedings virtually and, when needed, travel to courts and handle all aspects of case litigation.
• Research and interpret case law, rulings, and regulations, and formulate legal opinions for review by a supervising attorney.
• Communicate responsively with clients to maintain and develop client relationships.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current on legal changes, court rules, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) and profit sharing.
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
• Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays.
• Bonus and commission potential.
• Paid continuing legal education and dues.
• Paid parking.
• Opportunity to work remotely after training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed