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About the Role

This role focuses on defending property owners, landlords, property management companies, and other clients in Superior Court litigation involving habitability, Wrongful Eviction, and Premises Liability claims. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution.

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, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
• For senior candidates, independently manage complex matters and help mentor more junior attorneys, as appropriate

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in California
• 5+ years of litigation experience required
• Experience in habitability, landlord-tenant, premises liability, insurance defense, or related litigation strongly preferred
• Experience in coordinating inspections and working with construction, building, environmental, or medical experts preferred
• Experience with cases involving multiple defendants, property managers, contractors, maintenance companies, or insurers preferred
• Experience drafting discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, and pretrial motions required
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, mediations, and expert discovery preferred
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and/or experts preferred
• Trial or second-chair trial experience a plus
• Superior analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Ability to work independently while also contributing to a collaborative team environment

Skills

• Litigation
• Habitability
• Landlord-tenant
• Premises liability
• Insurance defense
• Legal document drafting
• Case management
• Client communication
• Analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Team collaboration

Location

• San Francisco Office

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Remote
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 5+ years of litigation experience

Education Level

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Salary/Compensations

• $200,000—$250,000 USD

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Discretionary bonuses

About the Company

• Wilson Elser is a national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide.
• Recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
• The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
• Committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service provided.

Equal Opportunity

• Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
• Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.