Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary

Our client, a well-established mid-sized law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate to support its litigation practice with a focus on real estate–related disputes. The role prioritizes attorneys with experience handling matters involving property, development, landlord-tenant, or construction-related litigation.

While the position may include some general business litigation work, the firm is specifically seeking candidates with meaningful exposure to real estate litigation. This opportunity is well suited for early-career attorneys looking to build a long-term practice within a collaborative firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategy

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents

• Assist with case preparation for hearings, settlement negotiations, and trials

• Support litigation matters involving real estate disputes, including property, development, landlord-tenant, and construction-related issues

• Collaborate with senior attorneys while taking on increasing responsibility for client matters

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Active membership in a U.S. state bar (California licensure required)

• 2–3 years of litigation experience, preferably with exposure to real estate disputes

• Strong working knowledge of applicable civil procedure and evidence rules

• Experience in private practice with some responsibility for client matters under supervision

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Interest in building a long-term career within a mid-sized law firm environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling real estate litigation matters, including:

  • Property disputes

  • Development-related litigation

  • Landlord-tenant disputes

  • Construction-related matters

• Exposure to commercial or business litigation alongside real estate disputes

Compensation & Work Model

• Base Salary: $145,000 – $165,000 annually

• Employment Type: Full-time

• Work Model: Hybrid with telework flexibility

• Benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • 401(k) plan

  • Student loan repayment assistance

  • Paid parental leave

  • Flexible/no-accrual vacation policy

  • Professional development and training opportunities

Attorneys may be based in one of our client’s Bay Area offices, with occasional travel between locations as needed.

Job Tags

Full time, Private practice, Remote work, Flexible hours

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