Current Openings

Work at Sacramento’s preeminent full-service law firm, Downey Brand LLP.  We offer a congenial work environment and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Please direct all staff applications to Cindy Snook, Human Resources Director. Links to web applications for each position are provided within each job posting below.  Applications submitted without all of the required documentation will not be considered.

The firm is always interested in hearing from qualified applicants with substantial law firm experience. To submit your application for consideration in the absence of a posting below suited to your qualifications, please click here: General Staff Application

Sacramento

Human Resources Generalist

Date Posted: August 7, 2024

Downey Brand LLP seeks a Human Resource Generalist in its Sacramento office. The primary function of this position will be to assist in various administrative tasks in the Human Resources Department including but not limited to payroll, employee timecards, filing, data entry, processing of expense reimbursements, account reconciliation, tracking of continuing education credits for attorneys, and assist the Retirement Plan Administrator with various tasks.

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Position requires experience processing payroll (familiarity with ADP preferred), accurate typing, word processing and proficiency with MS Office applications, including Office 2016, Windows 10, Excel and Outlook. Candidate must be proficient in Excel. The person hired for this position will need to quickly learn to use programs such as LawCruit, Top Performance, CE Manager, Sage and Chrome River. Must have a positive attitude, strong written and verbal communication skills (including good knowledge of English language, grammar and spelling, as well as the ability to accurately proofread documents), excellent attendance and punctuality, a strong work ethic and be detail oriented, highly organized and have the ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information. Law Firm experience is a plus but not necessary.

Downey Brand offers a hybrid working environment where candidates may be permitted to work from home part of the time. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package. Please submit cover letter and resume to Cindy Snook, Human Resources Director, via the firm’s web application at www.downeybrand.com/careers.

Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000

No phone calls please. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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Litigation Secretary

Date Posted: August 26, 2024

The firm seeks a Litigation Secretary for its Sacramento office. Candidates must have significant (7+ years) experience in a litigation environment and have thorough knowledge of federal and state court procedures and timelines. Must have proficient knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure.

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Requires 65+ wpm accurate typing, word processing and proficiency with MS Office applications. Ability to set priorities and work under pressure are critical. Must have a positive attitude, strong written and verbal communication skills, impeccable attendance and punctuality, a strong work ethic, and be highly organized with an extreme level of attention to detail.

Downey Brand offers a hybrid working environment where candidates may be permitted to work from home part of the time. The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $90,000 and depends upon experience.

Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume in confidence to Cindy Snook, Human Resources Director via the firm’s web application. No phone calls please. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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