Senior Associate Attorney needed for San Francisco office

Job Title: Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm located in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with a passion for tenant rights and social justice. This role involves managing cases on behalf of residential tenants involved in wrongful eviction lawsuits, working with a dedicated team in a collaborative environment, and advocating for those in need of legal representation. The firm is committed to providing a flexible and dynamic work culture while contributing to the community's protection.

Duties:

• Handle a caseload from inception to resolution, managing all aspects of litigation.
• Take and defend depositions, ensuring all legal matters are properly handled.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft pleadings with attention to detail.
• Manage law and motion work, preparing documents and motions for court submissions.
• Collaborate with trial preparation and assume first-chair responsibilities as needed.

Requirements:

• California Bar Membership: Must be in good standing.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, particularly in depositions, law and motion, and case management within California.
• Experience with landlord/tenant law or plaintiff-side litigation is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent verbal, legal writing, and analytical abilities. High attention to detail and organization.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active California Bar license in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Superior communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to independently manage cases and work collaboratively within a team.
• Organizational skills to manage a busy caseload.

Job Location:

• San Francisco, CA (Hybrid remote work is available)

Benefits:

• Dental, Life, Medical, and Vision insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Retirement plan options (401k with matching).
• Professional development assistance.
• Hybrid work flexibility for an ideal work-life balance.

Providing affordable and aggressive representation, this firm specializes in tenant-landlord relationships. The attorneys have over thirty years of combined experience and successfully resolved hundreds of disputes on behalf of clients and recovered millions of dollars.