Litigation Associate Attorney - Sacramento or San Francisco

CyberCoders; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $160,000–$210,000

Bonus programs

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney for the Sacramento or San Francisco offices. The candidate will handle complex general litigation with direct partner mentorship, courtroom exposure, and a sustainable workload.

The role requires 2–6 years of experience, a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and active California Bar membership. Hybrid schedule with in-office and remote days, relocation may be needed to the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 2–6 years of complex general litigation experience at a law firm.
• Strong legal research, writing, and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own matters across the full litigation lifecycle, from pre-litigation strategy through resolution, trial preparation, and post-trial proceedings.
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including demurrers, motions for summary judgment, and discovery motions.
• Take and defend depositions; prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Case management

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney - Sacramento or San Francisco

A well-regarded California litigation firm is hiring a Litigation Associate Attorney to take on complex, high-stakes matters from day one - with direct partner mentorship, real courtroom exposure, and a workload that supports sustainable practice. If you have 2-6 years of general litigation experience and want meaningful responsibility without sacrificing quality of life, this is the opportunity.

What you'll do:

• Own matters across the full litigation lifecycle, from pre-litigation strategy through resolution, trial preparation, and post-trial proceedings
• Draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions, including demurrers, motions for summary judgment, and discovery motions
• Take and defend depositions; prepare clients and witnesses for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial
• Conduct legal research and deliver strategic analysis on complex business and commercial disputes
• Attend hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations as lead or supporting counsel
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop and refine case strategy throughout each matter
• Coordinate expert witnesses, prepare exhibit lists, and support trial teams during active trials

What you need:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active California Bar membership in good standing
• 2-6 years of complex general litigation experience at a law firm
• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing substantive motions
• Strong legal research, writing, and case management skills with the ability to manage multiple matters independently

Nice to have:

• Trial experience (first- or second-chair)
• Experience in business, commercial, or real estate litigation
• Deposition experience in complex multi-party matters

Location & schedule:

Sacramento, CA or San Francisco, CA (candidate may be based in either office).

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, up to 2 days remote per week. Remote days available after a 90-day in-office onboarding period. Must be located in or willing to relocate to the greater Sacramento or San Francisco Bay Area.

This firm has built a reputation for collaborative culture, manageable caseloads, and investing in associate development - attorneys here get courtroom experience that peers at larger firms rarely see until senior years.

Benefits

• Base salary: $160,000-$210,000 depending on experience
• Multiple Bonus programs
• health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays