Associate Attorney – Landlord-Tenant/Habitability Litigation

Tressler LLP • San Diego, CA

2d • $120,000 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of landlord-tenant, habitability, or related litigation experience to join our growing California team. This role is ideal for an attorney who has experience handling housing-related disputes, habitability claims, premises liability matters, or general civil litigation matters and is looking to further develop their litigation practice. Candidates throughout California are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of landlord-tenant, habitability, or related litigation experience
• Active California bar admission required in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks
• Strong oral advocacy, deposition, case management, and client communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and multiple case assignments in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Early case ownership with meaningful client interaction and substantive litigation responsibilities
• Opportunity to work on a variety of housing, habitability, premises, and general civil litigation matters
• Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and accessible leadership
• Significant hands-on experience in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitration proceedings
• Hybrid work flexibility, depending on office location and business needs
• Clear path for long-term professional growth and advancement within the firm

Responsibilities

• Handle landlord-tenant, habitability, and related civil litigation matters throughout California
• Draft pleadings, motions, written discovery, case evaluations, and client correspondence
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on California housing, habitability, and civil litigation issues
• Represent clients in court hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and other litigation proceedings both remotely and in person
• Assist with depositions, witness preparation, and trial preparation
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop effective case strategies

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Professional Development and Associate Training Program
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed