Current Opportunities
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Litigation Associate
The Construction Law Team at Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP, located in Sacramento and one of the premier construction litigation practices in California, works on significant and complex construction matters throughout California. We are looking for an associate attorney to join our team with civil litigation experience and a proven record of high academic achievement. Construction law experience is essential. He or she will also have a strong understanding of client customer service, a commitment to meeting client expectations and deadlines with high-quality work product, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding writing and analytical skills are required for this position. The candidate must also have substantial experience drafting pleadings, drafting and responding to discovery, legal research, and motion practice.
Murphy Austin offers a competitive salary and benefits package, an associate bonus package, a professional development program, and a mentoring program. We request that exceptionally well- qualified candidates send a resume, a law school transcript, and writing sample(s) that demonstrate your writing to: Joelle Stone at jstone@murphyaustin.com.
Transactional Real Estate Associate
The Real Estate Team at Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP, located in Sacramento and one of the premier Real Estate practices in California, works on significant and complex commercial real estate and business transactions throughout the state. We are looking for an associate attorney to join our group. The successful candidate will have 1 - 5 years of transactional legal experience in real estate or business and a proven record of high academic achievement. This person will also have a strong understanding of client customer service and commitment to meeting client expectations and deadlines with high-quality work product. The successful candidate will have the skills to determine the steps necessary to complete a project, and follow through on completing those steps. This person will move quickly and efficiently between multiple projects, and enjoy working in a team environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding writing and analytical skills are required for this position.
Murphy Austin offers a competitive salary and benefits package, an associate bonus package, a professional development program, and a mentoring program. We request that exceptionally well-qualified candidates send a resume, a law school transcript, and writing sample(s) that demonstrate your writing from a transaction, not to exceed 5 pages each (suggested writing samples: a contract, letter, email, client-advisory, or a redline showing the changes made to a contract provision) to: realestate@murphyaustin.com.
Real Estate/Business Paralegal
Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP is looking for a full-time paralegal with 8+ years’ transactional real estate and/or business experience to work with our Real Estate and Business teams.
High attention to detail and strong writing skills are required. Experience with drafting basic contracts, real estate closing procedures, secretary of state filings, and corporate formations preferred. Experience with title and survey review is a plus. The successful candidate will be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, professional environment, enjoy working as part of a team and demonstrate a commitment to client service and professional growth.
Advanced computer skills and aptitude are required. Advanced skills in Word and internet research are required, with proficiency in Excel and Forte a plus. The successful candidate must also be able and willing to learn other software systems as needed.
Murphy Austin offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as a generous paralegal bonus program. Well-organized, detail-oriented, and motivated applicants should submit resumes to: Trish Hughes Kreis, Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP, thkreis@murphyaustin.com.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP is looking for a qualified Accounts Payable Clerk candidate with two-plus years of accounting experience. Law firm accounting experience is preferable. The successful candidate should have basic general ledger accounting knowledge and must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, professional environment. It is important to enjoy working as part of a team as well as demonstrate a commitment to excellent client service. In addition, solid organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to follow directions and procedures are essential.
Advanced computer skills and aptitude are also required. Advanced skills in time and billing software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and document management systems are required, with proficiency in Orion a plus. Must be able and willing to learn other software systems that support a law firm accounting department.
Murphy Austin offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Well-organized, detail-oriented, and motivated applicants should submit resumes to: Trish Hughes Kreis at thkreis@murphyaustin.com.