Experienced Litigation Associate - Complex Commercial

Weintraub Tobin; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Weintraub Tobin is seeking a full-time Litigation Associate for its Sacramento or Century City offices. The role handles cases in all phases of litigation, with opportunities to work closely with experienced litigators and trial lawyers.

Candidates should have 4–7 years of complex commercial litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and be active California State Bar members. Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active CA Bar membership required.
• 4–7 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Strong written and oral advocacy, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters through all phases from pre-litigation to post-trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests/responses.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses for depositions and hearings.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic analysis on disputes.
• Appear at hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Assist with trial preparation and coordination with experts.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop litigation strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active California State Bar member

Job description

Weintraub Tobin is seeking a full-time Litigation Associate for its Sacramento or Century City offices. The role handles cases in all phases of litigation, with opportunities to work closely with experienced litigators and trial lawyers.

Candidates should have 4–7 years of complex commercial litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and be active California State Bar members. Excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills are essential.