Habitability - Associate Attorney
About The Position
Wilson Elser is hiring an Associate Attorney for its Habitability practice in the San Francisco office. The role defends property owners, landlords, property management companies, and other clients in Superior Court litigation, typically involving habitability issues such as mold and code defects, wrongful eviction, and premises liability. Matters may overlap with construction defect and rent stabilization issues. The attorney will manage cases from inception through resolution and contribute to a collaborative team, with independence depending on experience. The position offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice in California.
- At least 2 years of litigation experience.
- Experience drafting discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, and pretrial motions.
- Superior analytical, writing, and communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in habitability, landlord-tenant, premises liability, insurance defense, or related litigation.
- Experience coordinating inspections and working with construction, building, environmental, or medical experts.
- Experience with cases involving multiple defendants, property managers, contractors, maintenance companies, or insurers.
- Experience handling court appearances, depositions, mediations, and expert discovery.
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and/or experts.
- Strong familiarity with San Francisco, Alameda County, and Los Angeles County tenant protection ordinances.
Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery, and other legal documents.
- Handle court appearances, depositions, mediations, and other litigation events.
- Manage a litigation caseload as part of a collaborative team, with level of independence based on experience.
- Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and work toward efficient resolution of matters.
- Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, opposing counsel, and witnesses.
- Prepare status reports, case evaluations, and other client-facing updates.
- Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice areas.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Discretionary bonuses.
- Corporate discount programs and other employee benefits.
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
