Legal Jobs in Sacramento, California

Job Title: Managing Attorney Company: State Farm Insurance Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Why State Farm? Our commitment to customers makes us the No. 1 insurer of cars and homes in the United States and an insurance leader in Canada.This same commitment to our work force is how we got here and how we stay here. Our 90-year track record highlights State Farm as an employer of choice committed to providing career opportunities that last a lifetime.From diverse backgrounds and talent, to meaningful work and comprehensive benefits, "Like a good neighbor..." isn't just a slogan. It's who we are and how we do business. WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION? Acts as the Managing Attorney for a Claim Litigation Counsel Law OfficeHandles litigation and other legal assignments in accordance with guidelines established by the State Farm Corporate Law DepartmentPerforms all other duties as assigned WHAT KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ARE NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION? Superior awareness and compliance with all applicable rules of professional conduct Substantial experience in insurance defense litigation (jury verdicts received, law and motion, appellate matters) Possesses comprehensive legal knowledge which promotes standards of professional practice and has strong knowledge of litigation environment in state of operationExcellent motivator of employees and inspires positive moraleConscientiously plans and administers all budgetary items, including salary administrationL.L.B./J.D., preferably from an A.B.A. Accredited Law School, in the top half of graduating class and an active member in good standing of Bar in state of operation Significant administrative and supervisory experience ITEMS OF NOTE Other than authorized and pro bono work, individuals are not permitted to handle any legal business outside of the company and candidates must cease all outside practice and all suit involvement before joining State FarmTravels via commercial transportation or driving to job related activities May work irregular hours because of workload and nature of the work ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Our Total Rewards benefits package includes: Competitive starting salary Annual merit reviews Annual bonus potential You may also be eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, Vision, 401(k) Plan (Savings & Thrift in Canada), Credit Union, a fully funded retirement pension plan, and more. To search for jobs in the U.S. and Canada, visit statefarm.com/careers. State Farm Insurance is an equal opportunity employer

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Experienced Company: Company Confidential Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Wanted for Small Plaintiff's Personal Injury Practice. Great opportunity for qualified candidate to work with friendly, growing firm. Must have excellent writing and computer skills and hands on experience in managing a personal injury caseload. No fruitcakes, but ability to work with fruitcakes a plus. Please be even tempered with a can do attitude and able to work with minimal supervision. Bilingual talent as well as familiarity with Abacus or Sanction or Trial Director a plus. Duties will include but not be limited to: -interviewing clients -managing a caseload with minimal supervision -marketing activities -writing demand, mediation and arbitration briefs -legal and medical research -preparing intensely for trials including doing motions in limine and jury instructions Normal working hours are 8:30 thru 5:30 but you must be willing and able to do whatever is necessary when the case is in trial or moving close thereto. So send me a personalized letter, letting me know who you are, the talents you bring to the table and why you think you might like to work here.

Job Title: Legal Assistant / Paralegal Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Needed: A legal assistant or paralegal with a minimum of three years experience to work part time, from 1:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday. Solo practitioner needs assistance with all aspects of practice including filing, answering phones, calendaring, billing, data processing, and preparation of pleadings and discovery. Must be proficient in Word Perfect and Excel. Please send resume and salary requirements via email.

Job Title: Deputy Public Defender V Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.jobsatsolanocounty.com. Please note that resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed County application. The position: Under general direction, organizes, leads and participates in the practice of criminal/civil law in the defense of individuals accused of violating state and/or local laws. Positions allocated to this class are characterized by the responsibility to lead others and perform difficult assignments involving complex factual and legal issues. Assignments may include primary operational responsibility for felony and misdemeanor cases. Education/Experience: A minimum of one year of criminal defense and trial experience as a Deputy Public Defender IV or its equivalent which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite knowledge and abilities. Seven years of experience in the general practice of law may be substituted for the four years criminal law experience. Active membership in the California State Bar Association is required. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required. Final Filing Date: 8/27/10

Job Title: Associate Attorney Position Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Rapidly growing Roseville law firm is looking for a litigation associate with 0-3 years of experience. Please do not apply unless you are an active member of the CA State Bar. The firm's practice areas include, but are not limited to, personal injury, sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination, medical mal-practice, bankruptcy, landlord tenant law and estate planning. Knowledge of TILA, RESPA, and other predatory lending laws is beneficial but not required. Bilingual in Spanish is also a plus. Compensation based on percentage of client's monthly fee and final award/settlement. This is an excellent growth opportunity for the right attorney seeking a long-term career in a friendly but fast-paced work environment! If interested, please submit via Word.doc or PDF, your cover letter, resume, references and writing sample.

Job Title: Assistant Us Attorney Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Defense Litigation Unit. The mission of the Defense Litigation Unit is to represent the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide variety of trial and appellate cases. The case load includes defense of employment discrimination cases; medical malpractice, premises liability and other tort litigation; statutory and constitutional challenges to government programs; land management decisions challenged under NEPA and other environmental statutes; Administrative Procedure Act cases; and Bivens civil rights suits.

Job Title: PARALEGAL (Probate/Fam Law/Civil) Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Busy law office seeks certified paralegal to work full-time. Areas of concentration include probate, family law and some civil litigation. Candidate should have experience in litigation, discovery, and organization. Broad range of responsibilities include handling sensitive information, interacting with clients and court system. Minimum of 5 years experience required. Candidate should be able to demonstrate the following: ? Excellent legal writing and drafting skills ? Ability to handle confidential matters ? Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing and evolving work priorities and demands in a fast paced environment ? Is self-initiating and able to work independently as well within a team environment ? Excellent time-management skills/organization skills ? Must be very detail oriented ? Thorough knowledge of MS Office applications including internet research and navigation. ? General knowledge or familiarity of current software programs such as: Word, Excel and Adobe. ? Paralegal Certificate or appropriate education/training Salary depends upon experience. Benefit package includes health insurance, 401K, vacation and sick time pay. Interested applicants should send the following: 1. Resume 2. Cover letter with very brief description of experience This position seeks a certified paralegal. Applications from attorneys, law students, and legal assistants will not be considered.

Job Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Position available for a highly organized, motivated, detail oriented legal assistant with 2-4 years experience in Plaintiff?s personal injury field. Must be able to communicate with clients effectively and professionally, calendar, prepare discovery requests and responses, proficiently utilize Word and Wordperfect computer programs, analyze and develop personal injury files, draft demand letters, and assist in intake and investigation of personal injury claims. Please respond with a resume and a cover letter with your contact information and salary expectations.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant - Legal Company: Kiewit Corporation Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Kiewit Corporation is one of North America's largest and most respected construction, engineering and mining organizations. With more than $10 billion in revenue, this privately held, employee-owned company operates through a network of business units called districts. Kiewit consistently ranks as a FORTUNE 500 company and in the top five among Engineering News-Record's Top 400 Contractors. With its beginnings tracing back to 1884, Kiewit offers services in a variety of markets including transportation, buildings, water resources, power, underground, oil and gas, electrical, mining and marine. Kiewit's workforce includes 9,500 core staff and more than 17,500 skilled craft workers. Kiewit hires people who take on new challenges, explore new ideas, and excel at their work. Responsibilities Kiewit Corporation has an immediate opening in its Fairfield, California office for an experienced administrative assistant who has law firm experience, strong administrative ability, demonstrated self-motivation, is proactive and detail-oriented. This position will perform administrative and general secretarial duties for 3 in-house construction attorneys. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Maintaining and managing large files, database, information and resources; dictation/transcription from a dictation machine; proofreading; composing and finalizing correspondence; making travel arrangements; reconciling travel expenses; answering telephones for assigned personnel and as backup for other support staff; and distributing mail. Qualifications The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5-7 years experience in a law firm environment, be able to handle work of a confidential nature and possess a professional demeanor. Candidate must be accomplished in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Equal Employment Opportunity Kiewit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kiewit E-Verify Statement This Employer Participates in E-Verify. Este Empleador Participa en E-Verify.

Job Title: Legal Secretary / Paralegal Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Roseville/Granite Bay AV rated civil litigation firm seeks legal secretary or certified paralegal. Must be a self-starter and have at least 5 years experience in civil litigation. Candidates with construction, employment and/or bankruptcy experience a plus. Duties include organizing and maintaining files (paper and electronic); preparation, proofing and filing of pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents; knowledge of Federal Court rules including e-filing; data entry; managing multi-party litigation; maintaining calendars for multiple attorneys; and communicating with clients, courts, and other attorneys. This firm uses Microsoft Word 2007. Knowledge of LexisNexis Time Matters, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel and Essential Forms is a plus. Excellent benefits, competitive salary based on experience. This is a full-time position. When responding, please include salary requirements. To be considered, your resume must be included in the body of your email or as a PDF file attachment. We will NOT open attached files of other types.