Civil Litigation Attorney

Trueline • El Dorado Hills, CA

23h • $130,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

A well-established litigation firm with a strong reputation representing public entities and businesses throughout Northern California, is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing team in the Sacramento area. This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigator who wants meaningful courtroom experience, mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys, and a realistic path toward long-term leadership in a lifestyle-friendly practice.

Requirements

• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• Civil litigation experience in private practice, government, or insurance defense
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Deposition and motion practice experience preferred
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• Motivated self-starter who enjoys taking ownership of cases
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to handle work across all levels of complexity

Nice To Haves

• Experience representing public entities or governmental agencies
• Insurance defense background
• State or federal courtroom experience
• Desire to build trial experience
• Interest in long-term leadership or future ownership opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload involving public entity defense and general civil litigation
• Represent municipalities, counties, public agencies, and their employees in complex litigation matters
• Handle all phases of litigation including pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation
• Develop litigation strategy alongside experienced trial attorneys
• Appear in state and federal courts as your experience grows
• Collaborate directly with partners while taking increasing ownership of your cases
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of matters ranging from routine disputes to highly complex litigation

Benefits

• Base salary approximately $130,000-$190,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Billable hour bonus program beginning after 1,750 hours ($5,000 for every additional 100 billable hours)
• Hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days working remotely each week
• Medical insurance with approximately 75% employer-paid employee coverage
• 401(k) with 4% company match after one year
• Profit sharing
• Excellent mentorship from highly accomplished trial attorneys
• Genuine opportunity to grow into future leadership and ownership within the firm
• Broad litigation exposure without Big Law billable expectations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level