Abogado Senior de Litigios

Davidovich Stone Law Group; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Davidovich Stone Law Group is seeking a sharp Senior Litigation Attorney to join our team in North Hollywood or Carlsbad, CA. A strong background in landlord-tenant habitability defense and related insurance defense is essential.

The role involves managing diverse cases from inception through trial, drafting pleadings, and taking/defending depositions and hearings. Collaboration with clients and supervising junior staff is a key component of this position.

Qualifications

• Strong litigation background with focus on landlord-tenant habitability defense and related insurance defense work.
• Hands-on litigation experience from inception through trial and resolution.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and litigate a diverse caseload from inception through trial and resolution
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Conduct depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and court appearances
• Develop case strategy, perform legal research, and analyze evidence
• Negotiate settlements and communicate with opposing counsel
• Mentor and supervise junior associates and support staff
• Maintain client relationships through clear, consistent communication and updates

Skills

Litigation

Landlord-tenant

Habitability defense

Insurance defense

Trial experience

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

About the Role:

Davidovich Stone Law Group is seeking a sharp, driven Senior Litigation Attorney to join our team in North Hollywood or Carlsbad, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and litigate a diverse caseload from inception through trial and resolution
• Draft, review, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Conduct depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and court appearances
• Develop case strategy, perform legal research, and analyze evidence
• Negotiate settlements and communicate with opposing counsel
• Mentor and supervise junior associates and support staff
• Maintain client relationships through clear, consistent communication and updates

Requirements:

• Strong litigation background, specifically landlord-tenant habitability defense.
• Relevant insurance defense experience involving habitability claims.
• Hands-on litigation experience rather than transactional real estate.
• Minimum 4+ years for junior attorneys and 10+ years for senior attorneys.
• Experience representing landlords, property owners, or insurers in relevant disputes.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines

About Us:

• Established Litigation Practice: Dedicated representation of landlords, property owners, developers, property managers, and business operators throughout California.
• Significant Litigation Success: Successfully defended a landlord and property manager against a $30 million wrongful eviction claim, obtaining summary judgment with no payment to the claimant.
• High-Value Recoveries: Secured a $2.2 million commercial lease settlement and a $1.437 million real estate misrepresentation settlement.
• Construction Litigation Success: Successfully defended property owners against a $2 million construction lawsuit, securing dismissal of the complaint.
• Appellate Success: Prevailed before the California Court of Appeal in a landlord-tenant dispute involving anti-SLAPP protections.
• Industry Recognition: Featured in USA Today, LA Weekly, International Business Times, and other prominent media outlets.
• Award-Winning Attorneys: Partner Charlie Stein has received multiple Super Lawyers Rising Star recognitions.
• Diverse Litigation Exposure: Opportunities to work on landlord-tenant disputes, habitability claims, commercial real estate litigation, construction disputes, and complex property matters.

Flexible work from home options available.