Real Estate Litigation Associate Attorney

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Litigate civil disputes in state and federal courts and administrative hearings, managing a varied caseload from intake through trial preparation. The role suits a stable litigator who can handle many matters at once and take on substantive responsibility early.

What you'll do

- Handle a steady stream of new civil matters from intake through discovery, motion practice and trial preparation.

- Manage several active cases at the same time.

- Draft and argue pleadings, motions and writs in trial courts, appellate matters and administrative hearings.

- Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations and case law.

- Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel and negotiate resolutions.

- Provide occasional support on purchase-and-sale matters.

- Work alongside shareholders and attorneys while support staff handle administrative tasks.

Requirements

What we're looking for

- Current, unrestricted California attorney licensure.

- Between two and six years working as an associate on civil lawsuits, spanning motion work, document exchange and hearing attendance.

- A consistent work history with a record of staying at each employer for an extended period.

- Polished brief-writing, shown by a courtroom-document sample supplied during hiring.

- A track record juggling a heavy docket and keeping several filing dates on schedule at the same time.

- Understanding of landlord-tenant litigation.

- Proficiency with standard office software and legal research databases.

Bonus points

- Background in neighboring property disputes such as zoning, agency proceedings, environmental rules or lease-based commercial conflicts.

- Experience with writs or appellate matters.

- Experience drafting litigation documents.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: $140K to $200K per year

Location and work model

- San Francisco, CA, United States

- On-site, five days a week in the office (Monday to Friday)

- Full-time