Litigation Associate (2-6 YR)

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (2-6 YEARS)Weintraub Tobin is an innovative provider of sophisticated legal services to dynamic businesses and business owners, individuals, emerging companies, and nonprofits. From locations in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, more than 80 attorneys assist clients throughout California with business and litigation needs, including corporate law, finance and tax law, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, entertainment, and digital media. We maintain our leadership position by creating a value-added, trust-based relationship with our clients, supporting our local communities, and developing deep subject-matter expertise. We offer a supportive and collegial environment where individual contributions are recognized and celebrated, and hard work is balanced with personal fulfillment and responsibilities.We believe in succeeding as a law firm while maintaining a high quality of life for our employees. Through reasonable workload expectations, our associates have the opportunity to produce excellent work for our clients while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.Weintraub Tobin is seeking a full-time Litigation Associate in our Sacramento or San Francisco office with two to six years of substantive general litigation including experience with dispositive motions, discovery, and exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills. This position will handle cases in all phases of litigation, including legal research, drafting pleadings and discovery, attending hearings and depositions, arguing motions, and assisting with trial preparation. This position is open to a hybrid schedule after 90 days with 3 days in office and no more than 2 days remote.The associate will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated, complex litigation matters and will collaborate closely with experienced litigators and trial lawyers. This role offers meaningful responsibility and hands-on experience across all phases of litigation, with the opportunity to develop strategic, practical advocacy skills. The successful candidate will have a distinguished academic background and exceptional research, writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills.ResponsibilitiesHandle litigation matters through all phases, including pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, law and motion practice, mediation, trial preparation, and post-trial proceedingsDraft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses, including dispositive motions such as demurrers and motions for summary judgmentParticipate in conducting and defending depositions, preparing witnesses for depositions and hearings, and respond to written discovery requestsConduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on complex business-related disputesAppear at hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrationsAssist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness outlines, and coordination with expertsCollaborate closely with partners, senior associates, and clients to develop litigation strategy and manage cases efficientlyPrepare matters for mediation and trial, including developing case themes, coordinating key tasks, and collaborating with experts as neededCommunicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third-party vendors to advance cases efficientlyRequirementsEducation and ExperienceJuris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law schoolActive membership in good standing with the California State Bar2-6 years of complex general litigation experienceDemonstrated experience drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motionsExperience taking and defending depositions and managing cases through discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparationTrial experience preferred.Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skillsInterpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, client-focused approachDemonstrated ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines while exercising sound judgment with minimal supervisionEqual Employment OpportunityThe Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is Firm policy to provide equal opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetics, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. It is the intent of the Firm to comply with all applicable federal and state laws with respect to fair employment practices. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability or medical condition or for an employee's religious beliefs provided the accommodation does not cause undue hardship to the Firm. Any applicant or employee with a qualifying disability or medical condition, or a religious practice, that requires an accommodation in order for the employee to perform the essential function of his or her job, should contact Human Resources to discuss it further so the Firm can determine if a reasonable accommodation exists and can be provided.Salary range: $160,000 – $210,000 (based upon years of experience)