Current Openings
Join Sacramento’s Leading Full-Service Law Firm, Downey Brand LLP.
At Downey Brand, we offer a collaborative and welcoming work environment, along with a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support both your professional growth and personal well-being.
Please address all staff applications to Kimberly Clark, Director of Administration and Human Resources. You’ll find links to application forms for each position within the job postings below. To ensure your application is considered, please include all required documentation.
We are always eager to connect with experienced professionals who have a strong background in law firms. If you don’t see a job posting that matches your qualifications, feel free to submit your application here for future consideration: Professional Staff Application
Sacramento
Litigation Secretary
Date Posted: June 13, 2025
The firm seeks a skilled and motivated Litigation Secretary to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to support accomplished attorneys in a fast-paced and collaborative environment with a strong commitment to excellence. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in a litigation practice, with in-depth knowledge of federal and California state court procedures, including calendaring rules and court deadlines. Proficiency in the California Code of Civil Procedure is essential.- Accurate typing speed of 65+ wpm
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize under pressure
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- A professional, positive attitude, dependability, and a strong work ethic
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work
Downey Brand offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for remote work flexibility part of the time. The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
To apply in confidence, please submit your cover letter and resume via the firm’s online application system to the attention of Kimberly Clark, Director of Administration and Human Resources. No phone calls, please.
Downey Brand LLP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Document Clerk
Date Posted: July 11, 2025
The firm is looking for a full-time Document Clerk for the Sacramento office. The candidate hired for this multi-faceted position must:* Be able to pay attention to detail and have strong organizational skills
* Have the ability to set priorities and be capable of handling multiple interruptions while keeping on task and working independently
* Have a firm understanding of basic filing principles; be able to arrange items according to alphabetic and alphanumeric structures
* Have good computer skills, including Windows 10, Microsoft Office Word and Excel
* Ability to lift up to 25-pound boxes using office-provided equipment
* Experience working in a professional office environment
Duties include but are not limited to:
* Requesting and delivering records from offsite storage
* Filing documents, records and other media
* Indexing documents
* Scanning and copying legal documents
* Provide administrative support to attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries
* Preparation of corporate binders
* Bates labeling documents
* Litigation trial preparation and support
* Occasional delivery and/or pick-up of files, documents, and other materials outside firm
* Coding of documents into litigation support software
* Performing clerical duties related to the above tasks
In addition to the skills and duties above, the ideal candidate will also have excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills. A positive attitude, strong written and verbal communication skills, impeccable attendance and punctuality, and a strong work ethic are essential. Experience with LegalKey a plus.
We offer a congenial working environment, with excellent compensation and benefits. The pay range for this position is $24.00-$27.00 per hour, depending upon experience and qualifications. Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to Kim Clark, Director of Administration and Human Resources, via the firm’s web application.
No phone calls please. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity employer.