Raydar
Litigation Associate
$165K–$185K
Sacramento, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- 1 to 5 years of civil litigation experience; someone with about a year at a firm may be considered.
- Education
- Law degree from a respected school; no equivalent-experience alternative stated.
About the job
Manage civil disputes for business clients, handling filings, discovery, legal research, and case strategy alongside senior partners.
What you'll do
- Manage commercial and environmental disputes from start to finish.
- Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
- Research legal issues and analyze them to help shape case strategy.
What they ask for
- Active membership in the California Bar.
- Law degree from a respected school, solid academic record, and transcript submitted with application.
- Hands-on experience preparing court filings, discovery materials, and motion practice.
- Based in Sacramento or willing to relocate there; submit a writing sample demonstrating clear, persuasive writing and analytical ability.
Nice to have
- Prior business or environmental litigation work at a mid-size or large California firm.
- Top class standing, legal journal involvement, or working knowledge of common legal research platforms.
Pay
USD 165,000 to 185,000 per year (base salary)
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