Litigation Attorney

About Us

Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP (“SMT”) is a premier full service law firm located in the heart of Sonoma County’s wine country, just north of San Francisco. Named one of the Best Places to Work for eight consecutive years by North Bay Business Journal, our 15 attorneys represent sophisticated clients in a wide range of legal matters, including litigation, business, estate planning, intellectual property, labor and employment, and real property.

We deliver outstanding legal services, and a collaborative culture while maintaining a strong work-life balance for our attorneys and staff, which includes a flexible hybrid schedule. SMT is committed to a positive work culture that includes regular social events and a once a year attorney retreat weekend. Deeply engaged in the North Bay community, our team volunteers and serves on numerous local nonprofit boards and local organizations, which is highly encouraged.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a litigation attorney with 5–10 years of experience, including extensive research and writing skills and recent trial experience, to join our litigation department in our Santa Rosa office. In this position, you will work with experienced litigators, senior partners, and sophisticated legal staff on a broad range of litigated matters, including business, trusts and estates, employment, real property, construction defect, and intellectual property disputes. You will represent individual and business clients, take depositions, develop strategy, try cases, and have the ability to build your own practice.

We offer a competitive starting salary commensurate with experience, a structured bonus program, comprehensive benefits package, unlimited time off, including for major holidays, as well as the resources to market yourself within the community. SMT provides continued professional development in a firm known for high-quality, effective, and efficient legal services. We value client service, collegiality, kindness, and quality of life.

About the Candidate

• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California
• 5–10 years of relevant litigation experience
• Broad litigation experience, including extensive research and writing skills, trial work, discovery, motions, depositions, and court appearances
• Experience advocating for clients at hearings, motions, mediations, and arbitrations
• Strong oral, written, research, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success in managing client relationships and deliverables. Candidate should be able to handle complex cases independently.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Rosa, CA 95404: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Santa Rosa, CA 95404