Litigation Associate - Sacramento

BUCHALTER•Sacramento, CA
•$160,000 - $230,000•Onsite

About The Position

Buchalter is seeking a Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience in complex commercial and employment litigation at a large, preferably national law firm. The ideal candidate will have experience in sophisticated litigation matters, including contract disputes and fraud cases. A career at Buchalter is an opportunity to do exciting work with a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm. We value an energizing and supportive environment that promotes success for our clients and each other. Buchalter was founded based on principles of inclusivity. Our firm’s commitment to reflecting and enhancing the rich diversity of the clients and communities we serve is more than eight decades strong. Buchalter’s diversity of attorneys and staff provides clients with a greater breadth of creative talent and alternative approaches, and enriches our firm’s collaborative, entrepreneurial and collegial environment, benefiting all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In recruiting, we welcome the unique contributions that all candidates can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in complex commercial and employment litigation at a large, preferably national law firm
  • Experience in sophisticated litigation matters, including contract disputes and fraud cases
  • Strong background in litigation practice
  • Excellent legal research and writing skills
  • Overall track record of high-quality work
  • Hardworking, self-motivated, detail-oriented
  • Demonstrates exceptional analytical abilities
  • Admitted to the State Bar of California

Nice To Haves

  • Degree from a top fifty law school is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Drafting pleadings and motions
  • Conducting legal research
  • Supporting trial preparation under the guidance of senior attorneys

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Various types of bonuses
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 401k
  • Full benefits package

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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