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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 and excellent analytical skills, with 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

Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in California
• 2+ 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
• 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
• Strong familiarity with the San Francisco, Alameda County, and Los Angeles County tenant protection ordinance

Skills

• Litigation
• Habitability
• Landlord-tenant
• Premises Liability
• Insurance defense
• Construction
• Building
• Environmental
• Medical experts
• Drafting discovery
• Drafting pleadings
• Dispositive motions
• Pretrial motions
• Court appearances
• Depositions
• Mediations
• Expert discovery
• Cross-examination
• Analytical skills
• Writing skills
• Communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Case management

Location

• San Francisco Office

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Remote
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2+ years of litigation experience

Education Level

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Salary/Compensations

• $145,000—$210,000 USD

Benefits

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

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's culture is built on collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
• Committed to fostering an environment where attorneys can grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
• Attracts and retains professionals who value each other and the service provided by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.

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.