Senior Commercial Litigation Associate (4–7 yrs)

Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation in Sacramento or Century City seeks a Litigation Associate with 4–7 years of experience to manage cases through all phases of litigation, including research, pleadings, discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished academic background, exceptional writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with experienced litigators and clients on complex matters across corporate formation, IP,

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 4–7 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.

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 demurrers 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 with partners, senior associates, and clients to develop litigation strategy and manage cases efficiently.
• Prepare matters for mediation and trial, including developing case themes and coordinating key tasks.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation in Sacramento or Century City seeks a Litigation Associate with 4–7 years of experience to manage cases through all phases of litigation, including research, pleadings, discovery, hearings, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished academic background, exceptional writing and analytical skills, and the ability to work closely with experienced litigators and clients on complex matters across corporate formation, IP,