Civil Litigation Attorney

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. Manage a varied civil litigation caseload based on experience level .

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeEl Dorado Hills • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation, including drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and managing cases from intake to resolution. Strong client communication and organizational skills are essential for success in a collaborative legal environment.

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Civil Litigation ExperienceLegal Research SkillsCalifornia Bar LicenseCase ManagementClient Communication

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Hard Skills

Drafting PleadingsDiscoveryMotionsLitigation Strategy DevelopmentDeposition ExperienceTrial ExperienceAnalytical SkillsCase Management

Soft Skills

Professional JudgmentOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. from Accredited Law SchoolActive California Bar License

Industry Keywords

Public Entity DefenseState and Federal CourtMediationSettlement ConferencesIn-Person Proceedings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a varied civil litigation caseload based on experience level
Handle public entity defense and general civil litigation matters in state and federal court
Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, dispositive briefs and mediation statements
Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel and experts
Take and defend depositions
Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences and trials
Manage deadlines and cases from intake through resolution
Work closely with experienced trial attorneys while developing greater case ownership
Assist with sophisticated and routine litigation matters as business needs require

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active California Bar license in good standing
Recent, hands-on civil litigation experience
Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills
Experience with discovery, motion practice and case management
Deposition, hearing or trial experience appropriate to seniority level
Ability to manage competing deadlines and maintain organized case files
Professional judgment and strong client-communication skills
Demonstrated interest in building a stable, long-term career with a collaborative firm
Willingness and ability to attend in-person proceedings and meetings as required
Comfort handling a mix of complex and more routine litigation work
Public entity defense experience is a plus, but not required
Must be available for in-person trials, hearings, depositions, mediations and other case-related meetings as needed in California, including the greater Sacramento and El Dorado Hills area

Benefits

Comp & perks

Primarily remote schedule within California
1,750 annual billable-hour requirement
Billable-hour bonuses beginning after 1,750 hours
Discretionary year-end bonus
Medical insurance with approximately 75% employer contribution
401(k) with a 4% match after one year
Profit-sharing opportunities
Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
Meaningful deposition, motion and trial exposure
Long-term growth and potential ownership opportunity