Litigation Associate - Sacramento or SF

CyberCoders; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary paid 160K-220K plus bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision + 401K

Bar dues coverage

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Additional Perks

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney (2-6 years) in Sacramento or San Francisco. You will handle sophisticated civil litigation from pre-litigation strategy through trial preparation, collaborating with partners and senior associates to develop strategy and manage client relationships.

The ideal candidate will draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions, defend depositions, and manage discovery and mediation.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California State Bar membership in good standing.
• 2-6 years of substantive general civil litigation experience.
• Ability to draft and argue dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Experience managing cases through discovery, motion practice, and mediation.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills with a collaborative, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Own matters end-to-end across pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, law and motion, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Draft high-quality motions, briefs, and discovery, including dispositive motions such as demurrers and motions for summary judgment.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and manage written discovery responses.
• Appear at hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Conduct complex legal research and deliver clear strategic analysis on business disputes.
• Collaborate directly with partners and senior associates to develop case strategy and manage client relationships.
• Coordinate trial preparation: exhibit lists, witness outlines, expert coordination, and case-theme development.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Drafting motions

Client relations

Collaborative work

Education

J.D.

Tools

California Bar

Job description

Litigation Associate Attorney (2-6 Years) - Sacramento or San Francisco

We are a well-regarded California firm where associates handle sophisticated, complex litigation - and actually have a life outside work. If you want meaningful courtroom and motion-practice experience without the grind culture of a mega-firm, this is the role.

What you'll do

• Own matters end-to-end across all phases: pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, law and motion, mediation, and trial preparation
• Draft high-quality motions, briefs, and discovery - including dispositive motions such as demurrers and motions for summary judgment
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and manage written discovery responses
• Appear at hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and arbitrations
• Conduct complex legal research and deliver clear strategic analysis on business disputes
• Collaborate directly with partners and senior associates to develop case strategy and manage client relationships
• Coordinate trial preparation: exhibit lists, witness outlines, expert coordination, and case-theme development

What you need

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California State Bar membership in good standing
• 2-6 years of substantive general civil litigation experience
• Demonstrated ability to draft and argue both dispositive and non-dispositive motions
• Experience managing cases through discovery, motion practice, and mediation
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with a collaborative and client-focused approach
• 1750 min billable requitements

Nice to have

• Trial experience (first or second chair)
• Experience with complex business litigation, commercial disputes, or employment matters
• Familiarity with California state court practice and local rules in Sacramento or San Francisco

We are committed to reasonable workload expectations so associates can produce excellent work and maintain a fulfilling personal life.

Location & schedule

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

Full-time, Monday-Friday.

Hybrid schedule available after 90 days: 3 days in-office, up to 2 days remote per week.

Benefits

• Base salary - 160K-220K plus lucrative bonus structure
• Full Medical, Dental and vision benefits along with 401K plus match
• Bar dues covered when due
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Perks