Bay Area Real Estate Litigation Associate

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) or profit-sharing

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Billable-hour or discretionary bonus

Job summary

Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC, a boutique real estate litigation firm in San Francisco, seeks an Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of civil litigation experience to join its real estate practice. The role offers substantive case responsibility, direct client contact, regular court appearances, and advancement opportunities, with in-person attendance required Mon–Fri.

The ideal candidate will advise clients, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, and represent clients in state and

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

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Deadline management

Court filings

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC, a boutique real estate litigation firm in San Francisco, seeks an Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of civil litigation experience to join its real estate practice. The role offers substantive case responsibility, direct client contact, regular court appearances, and advancement opportunities, with in-person attendance required Mon–Fri.

The ideal candidate will advise clients, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, and represent clients in state and