Real Estate Litigation Associate Attorney

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.

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.

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