Job Openings
The firm is always interested in hearing from 3rd, 4th and 5th year associate candidates with substantial experience in any of the firm’s practice areas in a law firm setting. To submit your application for consideration in the absence of a posting below suited to your qualifications, please click here: Lateral Associate Application
Recruiting Professionals/Agencies
Professional recruiters and search/placement firms must have signed terms and conditions on file with Downey Brand prior to submitting candidates.
Fall Associate/Entry Level Associate Candidates
Most of the firm’s first year/entry level associate hires are made from its Summer Associate classes. We do not anticipate hiring additional entry level associates in 2019. You may submit your materials to our applicant tracking system for possible consideration in the event an opportunity is identified in the near term: Entry Level/Junior Associate Application
Sacramento
Employment Litigation Associate
Date Posted: August 22, 2019
The firm's Employment and Benefits practice group seeks an associate with 3-6 years of experience for its employment practice in Sacramento. Experience defending and advising corporate employers against wage and hour, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination claims in California state and federal courts desired. Assignments will include litigation, employer counseling and drafting of agreements and policies.Please address cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a brief, recent writing sample that demonstrates the candidate’s analytical skills electronically to Maureen Cooper, Recruiting Director, via the firm’s web application. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls or e-mail applications, please. Principals only.
Construction Litigation Associate
Date Posted: August 22, 2019
The firm's Sacramento Litigation group seeks an associate attorney with 4-6 years of experience in construction law. This position will offer opportunities to work on a wide variety of issues in construction litigation matters including mechanics liens, stop notices, payment and performance bonds, delay claims, scope of work issues and other construction issues.For consideration, please address cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a brief, recent writing sample that demonstrates the candidate’s analytical skills to Maureen Cooper, Recruiting Director, via the firm’s web application.
Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls or e-mail applications, please. Principals only.
Family Law Associate
Date Posted: October 23, 2019
Downey Brand's Family Law practice group seeks a mid-level associate attorney with 2-5 years of litigation experience to join the Sacramento office. A more junior associate with a demonstrated interest in Family Law may be considered for this opportunity. This is a sophisticated practice and the position requires substantial client contact.Family law experience is preferred; candidates with significant civil litigation experience may be considered. The associate will make court appearances on a regular basis; candidates must have significant experience drafting motions, arguing law and motion matters, and taking and defending depositions. Familiarity with basic business valuation principles, financial statements and tax concepts is preferred. Associate salaries are based on years of experience and bonus consideration is given for productivity and/or performance. Must be a current, active member of the California Bar Association.
The successful candidate will have a distinguished academic record and have exceptional research, writing and verbal communication skills. Please address cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a brief, recent writing sample that demonstrates the candidate’s analytical skills to Maureen Cooper, Recruiting Director via the firm’s web application.
Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls or e-mail applications, please.
Bankruptcy Litigation Associate
Date Posted: September 26, 2019
The firm's Sacramento Bankruptcy and Litigation group seeks to expand its practice with the addition of a mid to senior level associate attorney with 3-6 years of experience in bankruptcy practice and commercial litigation. Candidates should have significant law firm experience with all aspects of discovery and law and motion practice.Please address cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a brief, recent writing sample that demonstrates the candidate’s analytical skills electronically to Maureen Cooper, Recruiting Director, via the firm’s web application.
Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls or e-mail applications, please. Principals only.
Real Estate Associate
Date Posted: October 4, 2019
The firm seeks mid to senior level associate attorney, with 4-7 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions in a law firm setting, to join its Real Estate practice in Sacramento. This position requires experience with lease review, purchase and sale agreements, CC&Rs, secured financing negotiation, and documentation.Please submit cover letter, resume with references, law school transcript, and a brief, recent writing sample electronically to Maureen Cooper, Recruiting Director, via the firm’s web application.
Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls or e-mail applications, please. Principals only.
Corporate Transactional Associate
Date Posted: November 21, 2019
The firm is seeking a corporate transactional associate to join its Sacramento office. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years’ experience in a law firm setting advising corporations, LLCs and other business entities regarding general corporate and business transactional matters.Strong writing, analytical and interpersonal skills are essential. Qualified candidates will also have a distinguished academic record. Associate salaries are based on years of experience and bonus consideration is given for productivity and performance. Please address cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a brief, recent writing sample to Maureen Cooper, Recruiting Director.
Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls or e-mail applications, please. Principals only.