Level up your legal career by joining Klinedinst’s growing and dynamic team. Klinedinst is seeking an attorney with at least 3 years of experience in general litigation (GL), business litigation, and/or financial services to join our office in Sacramento, CA with the opportunity to handle matters throughout the state.

Top-tier talent deserves a top-tier place to take their career to the next level. Candidates for this position must be California licensed with strong academic credentials. We’re looking for individuals who have a passion for advocacy and are ready to find creative legal solutions for their clients.
The ideal candidate is ready to take on responsibility, independently handle cases, and analyze/research complex issues. We’re also looking for attorneys with experience in structuring discovery plans, taking and defending depositions, managing document-intensive cases, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial. If you have experience representing clients in the financial industry, that is a plus, though not required.

Coming to work with a solid work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork will be critical factors for success in this position.

On our end, we offer competitive pay and benefits, interesting cases, complex legal issues, great clients, and many opportunities for professional growth and development. We encourage our attorneys to become involved in the community, embrace their passions, and seek balance in their careers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

California licensed with 3 or more years of experience
Strong academic background and the ambition to create an extraordinary career
Experience in business, general liability, or financial services litigation is preferred
Solid work ethic and a passion for advocacy
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Pay range: $145,000-170,000 per year (depends on experience)
Team player

THE KLINEDINST ENVIRONMENT IS WHERE YOU’LL FIND:

Supportive team-based law firm, with excellent support staff
Opportunities to grow personally and professionally
Opportunities to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction
A dynamic culture that embraces opportunities for remote working arrangements
Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
Merit-based compensation

Put your career into high gear by joining Klinedinst’s legal team. Klinedinst PC is consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Martindale, Super Lawyers, and other awards for its talented team of legal professionals. Plus, we are expanding our footprint across the West. We seek candidates who have a strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform. Hit the ground running and gain solid experience handling construction, employment; and general liability litigation with some of the most respected attorneys in the field. Pay ranges are provided in compliance with SB1162, California’s pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, educations, applicable experiences, etc.

Klinedinst PC is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace, actively seeking to hire, retain, and promote employees from varied backgrounds. We adhere to strict anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies based on protected characteristics like race, gender, disability and sexual orientation.

No communications from recruiters, please.

About the company

Klinedinst PC is a full-service law firm serving businesses, institutions, and individuals across the Western United States. Its lawyers handle corporate litigation and a wide range of transactional work, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate formation, securities, real estate, and cross-border matters, as well as areas like intellectual property and white-collar defense. It differentiates itself with a business-minded founder’s background (MBA and lending experience), a broad regional footprint, and a commitment to acting as a strategic partner and on-demand general counsel for clients. Its goal is to help clients achieve their business objectives by delivering practical, scalable legal solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Diego, California

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Klinedinst added over 21 attorneys in 2025, accelerating bench depth.
July 2026 firmwide StrongSuit adoption improves litigation throughput and margins.
Eight 2027 Best Lawyers honors across four offices strengthen recruiting and pricing.

What critics are saying

Klinedinst's growth toward 100 attorneys depends on 2025-2026 lateral recruiting.
CIPA website-tracking liability threatens marketing pages and client work immediately.
Partner defections to AmLaw firms can hollow out Seattle and Las Vegas within 12 months.

What makes Klinedinst PC unique

Seven West Coast offices let Klinedinst serve multi-state disputes locally.
James D. Snyder co-chairs Klinedinst's AI practice and transactional group.
USLAW Network ties Klinedinst into cross-border referrals and client conferences.

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