Litigation Associate – Hybrid, 2–6 yrs, Complex Disputes

Weintraub Tobin; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Weintraub Tobin seeks a full-time Litigation Associate in Sacramento or San Francisco with 2–6 years of substantive general litigation, including dispositive motions and discovery, plus strong research, writing, and analytical skills. The role covers all phases of litigation, collaborating with seasoned litigators to develop strategic advocacy.

Hybrid schedule after 90 days: 3 days in office, no more than 2 days remote. J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• 2–6 years of complex general litigation experience required.
• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions.

Responsibilities

• Handle matters through all phases of litigation from pre-litigation to 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, conferences, mediation, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and clients on strategy.

Skills

Legal research

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active California Bar member

Job description

Weintraub Tobin seeks a full-time Litigation Associate in Sacramento or San Francisco with 2–6 years of substantive general litigation, including dispositive motions and discovery, plus strong research, writing, and analytical skills. The role covers all phases of litigation, collaborating with seasoned litigators to develop strategic advocacy.

Hybrid schedule after 90 days: 3 days in office, no more than 2 days remote. J.D.