Hybrid Litigation Associate (2–6 yrs) – California

Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation seeks a Litigation Associate in Sacramento or San Francisco with 2–6 years of substantive general litigation experience.

The ideal candidate will handle dispositive motions, discovery, pleadings, and trial preparation, with strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills; a California Bar membership is required. Hybrid schedule after 90 days (3 days in office, up to 2 remote).

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar membership.
• 2–6 years of complex general litigation experience.
• 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.

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 demurring 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.

Skills

Litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client management

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar admission

Job description

Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation seeks a Litigation Associate in Sacramento or San Francisco with 2–6 years of substantive general litigation experience.

The ideal candidate will handle dispositive motions, discovery, pleadings, and trial preparation, with strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills; a California Bar membership is required. Hybrid schedule after 90 days (3 days in office, up to 2 remote).