Real Estate Litigation Associate

Real Estate Litigation Associate

Location: Hybrid San Jose or Pleasanton CA
Compensation: $145000 $165000 base salary bonus
Billable Target: 1700 hours
Employment Type: Full-Time
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

HireNow Staffing is partnering with a respected multi-service law firm in the Bay Area to identify a seasoned and skilled Real Estate Litigation Associate. This role is ideal for a junior-to-midlevel litigator who wants meaningful responsibility regular courtroom exposure and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a collaborative mid-sized firm.

This position focuses primarily on real estate disputes with the opportunity to contribute to broader litigation matters across the firm. Candidates must meet the core litigation and real estate experience requirements to be considered for interview.

The Opportunity

This role offers early and consistent involvement in active litigation matters rather than peripheral or document-only work. Associates are trusted with real responsibility client interaction and court-facing work while receiving guidance from experienced partners invested in long-term development.

The firm values practical judgment strong writing and attorneys who want to grow their skills within a stable and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to perform the following responsibilities to be considered:

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support litigation strategy

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

• Manage assigned matters with appropriate supervision including client communication and case organization

• Assist with all phases of litigation involving real estate disputes including pre-trial preparation and trial support

• Prepare for and participate in depositions hearings mediations and settlement negotiations

• Appear in court as appropriate for motions case management conferences and related proceedings

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

• Active membership in the State Bar of California

• 23 years of litigation experience with a meaningful focus on real estate disputes

• Hands-on exposure to property litigation landlordtenant matters development disputes or construction-adjacent litigation

• Strong working knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and Evidence Code

• Experience drafting pleadings discovery and motions in state court

• Background in California private practice preferably within a regional or boutique litigation firm

Preferred Qualifications (Strongly Emphasized)

Candidates meeting these criteria will receive priority consideration.

• Experience handling unlawful detainers partition actions or mechanics lien matters

• Courtroom experience including arguing motions or taking/defending depositions

• Familiarity with real estatespecific procedural rules and timelines

• Experience at a California boutique regional firm government practice or Am Law 200 firm

• Demonstrated interest in building a long-term practice focused on real estate litigation

What Will Not Be a Fit

• Candidates with no real estate litigation exposure

• Attorneys with purely transactional or in-house-only backgrounds

• Commercial litigators without property landlord-tenant or construction-related experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $145000 $165000

• Bonus eligibility

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical dental vision and disability insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • 401(k) plan

  • Student loan repayment benefit

  • Paid parental leave

  • Teleworking opportunities

  • No-accrual vacation policy

Why This Role Stands Out

• Meaningful litigation responsibility early in your career

• Consistent exposure to court proceedings and real-world disputes

• Supportive collaborative firm culture with long-term growth potential

• Manageable billable target with an emphasis on quality over volume

• Hybrid flexibility in a desirable Bay Area location

HireNow Staffing Disclaimer

This job description outlines the general scope of responsibilities and qualifications. Duties may evolve based on firm needs and case demands.