A new associate typically begins work under the guidance of a partner who is responsible for training and evaluating the associate. New associates are introduced into many phases and areas of the practice. Client and project assignments are designed to balance small matters, in which the associate can assume major personal responsibility, with larger personal projects involving team participation so that the associate can experience the full scope of the firm's practice. Associates are provided with regular feedback, culminating in a formal review and evaluation on the anniversary of his or her hire date. The firm has an MCLE coordinator and will pay for reasonable MCLE courses.
Associate salaries are competitive with other Sacramento firms of similar size and stature.
In addition to regular staff meetings, associates and other staff personnel are encouraged to serve on many of the firm's administrative committees, such as operations, compensation, management information systems and personnel. Attorney applicants who consider themselves hard working and enthusiastic should submit a Resume, including salary history, to Partner, Ernest A. Long. We have an ongoing interest in recruiting students in their second or third year of law school. Each team receives paralegal support as necessary. Paralegals should be certified with 2-5 years experience.