Business Litigation Attorney
1331 Garden Hwy, 2nd Floor Sacramento, CA 98533 US
Job Description
OUR CLIENT Our client is a full-service law firm serving a growing roster of diverse public and private clients in the state of California. The firm is ranked tier one in many practice areas including labor & employment.
THE POSITION
The firm is currently seeking a Business Litigation Attorney who also has some labor and employment experience to join the Business Litigation Practice Group.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Creative problem solving
- Taking an active role in case management and strategy with the litigation team
- Supervising junior attorneys in litigation tasks
- Taking and defending depositions
- Representing clients in evidentiary hearings and law and motion proceedings
- Review and interpret contracts.
- Researching and advising clients about a variety of legal issues
- Preparation of pleadings and written discovery document
- Legal research
REQUIREMENTS
- 5-9 years of business litigation, bankruptcy and/or labor and employment experience is a plus
- Exceptional research, writing skills, and a strong academic background
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, including contracts
- Ability to effectively work with people, exercise sound judgment and establish and maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues
- Interest in business litigation
- Ability to multi-task, creatively problem-solve, and bring projects to completion
- High achiever with the ambition to advance in firm
COMPENSATION
$145,000 - $185,000/year depending on experience
ABOUT LMS
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Meet Your Recruiter
Katie McMahan
Katie McMahan founded LMS in 2010. She oversees the operations and manages recruitment and client services. Katie is a former eDiscovery and litigation paralegal whose 15 years of legal experience give her the discernment and critical eye to recruit top talent around the country. For her clients, this means a strict vetting process and higher standards and expectations for those who say they are qualified. For candidates, it is an opportunity to work with a recruiter who has done the job and been in the hot seat. She offers empathy and advocacy during the interview process that is balanced with candid feedback and advice to encourage accountability and career growth.