Litigation Associate (4-7 YR)

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (4-7 YEARS) – GENERAL LITIGATION | SACRAMENTO OR LOS ANGELES 

THE FIRM

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. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Weintraub Tobin is seeking a full-time Litigation Associate in our Sacramento or Century City office with four to seven years of experience to 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. The Firm’s General Litigation practice group assists clients with a broad array of matters that arise from disputes regarding corporate formation, acquisition, sales, and operation, intellectual property, real estate, construction, breach of contract, fraud, interference with contracts, among many others.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handle litigation matters through all phases, including pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, law and motion practice, mediation, trial  preparation, and post-trial proceedings
• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses, including dispositive motions such as demurrers and motions for summary judgment
• Participate in conducting and defending depositions, preparing witnesses for depositions and hearings, and respond to written discovery requests
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on complex business-related disputes
• Appear at  hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness outlines, and coordination with experts
• Collaborate closely with partners, senior associates, and clients to develop litigation strategy and manage cases efficiently
• Prepare matters for mediation and trial, including developing case themes, coordinating key tasks, and collaborating with experts as needed
• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and third-party vendors  to advance cases efficiently

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school 
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar 
• 4–7 years of complex commercial litigation experience 
• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions 
• Experience taking and defending depositions and managing cases through discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation 
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills 
• Interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative, client-focused approach 
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines while exercising sound judgment with minimal supervision

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The 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: $175,000-$210,000 (based upon years of experience)