Bay Area Real Estate Litigation Associate

Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) or profit-sharing plan

Paid vacation, sick leave, and state/d

Billable-hour or discretionary bonus

Job summary

Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC seeks a litigation associate with 2 to 5 years of civil litigation experience to join its real estate practice. The role offers substantive case responsibility, direct client contact, regular court appearances, a 1,600-hour annual billable requirement, and a clear path for advancement.

The Associate Attorney will advise clients, perform research, draft pleadings, and represent clients in hearings in State and federal courts and administrative proceedings.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Two to five years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with law and motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to property owners on real estate and landlord-tenant matters.
• Provide occasional support on real estate purchase-and-sale matters.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, trial court proceedings, and appeals.
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, and writs.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Manage discovery and support trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Negotiate settlements and draft agreements to resolve disputes.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Deadline management

Client communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Westlaw

Job description

Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC seeks a litigation associate with 2 to 5 years of civil litigation experience to join its real estate practice. The role offers substantive case responsibility, direct client contact, regular court appearances, a 1,600-hour annual billable requirement, and a clear path for advancement.

The Associate Attorney will advise clients, perform research, draft pleadings, and represent clients in hearings in State and federal courts and administrative proceedings.