Associate Attorney (3+ Years Experience)
Yoest Law Corp | Sacramento, California
Most law firms promise “hands-on experience.”
At Yoest Law Corp, you actually get it.
We are not a firm where associates spend years behind a desk doing document review, endless discovery, or supporting someone else’s caseload while waiting for courtroom opportunities. We are a plaintiff side, litigation-driven, trial-focused firm where attorneys are trusted with real responsibility, real clients, and real courtroom experience.
If you want to own your cases, sharpen your trial skills, build your reputation, and practice law at a high level—not just assist someone else’s practice—this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of litigation experience who can confidently manage cases with minimal oversight and is ready to continue developing as a trial attorney. The ideal candidate is strategic, proactive, confident in the courtroom, and capable of moving cases from intake through resolution.
This is not a position for someone looking to simply “clock in.”
This is for someone who wants autonomy, growth, accountability, and the opportunity to become a highly skilled trial lawyer.
What Makes Us Different
At many firms, associates spend years waiting for meaningful courtroom opportunities. Here, you will:
* Take ownership of your own cases—not just pieces of someone else’s
* Conduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and court appearances regularly
* Draft and argue substantive motions
* Work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
* Participate in trial preparation—and actually **first chair or second chair trials**
* Have your judgment, strategy, and advocacy trusted and valued
* Build your own practice and be rewarded for originating business
We believe great attorneys are built through experience—not micromanagement.
Responsibilities
* Manage a litigation caseload from pre-litigation through resolution with minimal oversight
* Develop and execute case strategy
* Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement demands, and trial-related documents
* Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
* Handle hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and court appearances
* Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit organization, motions in limine, jury instructions, and verdict forms
* Serve as first or second chair at trial when appropriate
* Maintain direct communication with clients and provide strategic counsel
* Collaborate with support staff and contribute to the growth of the firm
Qualifications
* Active California Bar license and in good standing
*Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience
* Ability to independently manage cases with little to no oversight
* Experience with depositions, motion practice, discovery, negotiations, and court appearances
* Trial experience preferred, but not required
* Strong legal writing, advocacy, and negotiation skills
* Excellent organization, judgment, and case management abilities
* Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
* Performance-based bonuses
* Origination bonuses
* Health benefits
* Retirement
* Unlimited Time Off
*Case Closure Bonuses
* Flexible/remote work options
* Ongoing mentorship, trial training, and leadership opportunities
The Right Fit
You’ll thrive here if you want:
✔ Real courtroom experience
✔ Real autonomy
✔ Real mentorship without micromanagement
✔ Real opportunity to build your name and your practice
If you’re ready to stop waiting for opportunity and start creating it, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply:Submit your resume, writing sample, and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re ready to take ownership of your practice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
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