Civil Litigation Attorney

Location: Citrus Heights
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Compensation: $200000 $250000 Base Salary Annual Billing Bonu

Vendor Fee: 15%
Payment Terms: Net 30 Days
Guarantee Period: 90 Days

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join a growing litigation practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned attorney with substantial civil litigation experience strong courtroom advocacy skills and a proven ability to independently manage complex cases through trial.

The successful candidate will handle all aspects of litigation work directly with clients and develop effective legal strategies to achieve favorable outcomes.

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution including trial and appeal.
• Conduct case evaluations and develop litigation strategies.
• Draft pleadings motions discovery requests responses and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare and argue motions in court.
• Represent clients at hearings mediations arbitrations and trials.
• Manage client communications and provide regular case updates.
• Coordinate with experts investigators and other litigation support professionals.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes regulations and case law.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and meet all court deadlines.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 8 years of civil litigation experience.
• Demonstrated first-chair trial experience.
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure evidence and litigation practice.
• Experience independently managing cases from inception through resolution.

• Trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.
• Deposition and discovery management.
• Motion practice and legal writing.
• Negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Strategic case management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a legal team.

This is a hybrid position offering flexibility for remote work. Attorneys are expected to attend in person for:

• Client meetings
• Depositions
• Team meetings
• Court appearances and other required in-person proceedings

Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Citrus Heights office.

• Annual billable requirement: 1800 hours

Attorneys who meet the annual billable-hour requirement are eligible for a performance bonus.

Bonus Structure:

• Must achieve the annual goal of 1800 billable hours.
• Attorneys earn $50 per hour for each credited hour worked above the annual goal.
• Bonus calculations are based on credited time which includes qualifying billable and approved administrative time.
• Bonus eligibility is capped at 250 hours above goal.

Maximum Annual Bonus Opportunity: $12500

• Base Salary: $200000 $250000
• Annual Billing Bonus Opportunity
• Hybrid Work Flexibility
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to handle sophisticated litigation matters and gain significant trial experience
• Comprehensive benefits package available upon hire.