Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney

About the Role:

A well-established boutique real estate law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney (2 5 years of experience) to join its dynamic and growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of real estate matters including landlord-tenant disputes construction litigation land use HOA/TIC issues and purchase-and-sale transactions.

You will play a hands-on role in all phases of litigation from legal research and drafting to courtroom appearances and client interaction while working closely with experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.

This is a full-time in-office position based in one of the firm s Bay Area locations with flexibility for alternative arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel to property owners on real estate and landlord-tenant matters
• Advise clients on real estate purchase and sale transactions
• Represent clients in administrative hearings trial court proceedings and appeals
• Draft and argue pleadings motions and writs
• Conduct in-depth legal research and analyze statutes regulations and case law
• Manage discovery processes and support trial preparation
• Communicate effectively with clients opposing counsel and stakeholders
• Negotiate settlements and draft agreements to resolve disputes

Qualifications:

• uris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
• 2 5 years of experience in real estate litigation landlord-tenant law or related civil litigation
• Experience with writs and appellate practice is a plus
• Strong legal research writing and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal research tools such as Westlaw

Why You Should Join:

This is an opportunity to accelerate your legal career in a firm that genuinely invests in its people and their growth.

• Meaningful Responsibility Early On: Gain direct client exposure and courtroom experience from the start rather than being siloed into back-end support.
• Balanced Workload: With a low annual billable requirement of 1600 hours the firm prioritizes sustainable productivity and work-life balance.
• Career Growth Path: Clear and achievable progression to Senior Associate and Partner roles based on performance and contribution.
• High-Impact Work: Work on complex and sophisticated real estate matters across a highly active and competitive market.
• Supportive Culture: Join a collegial professional environment that values collaboration mentorship and long-term success.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary bonus structure and comprehensive benefits package.