Housing Litigation Associate Attorney

Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK); Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 127,500 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate to join their Housing team in California. This role offers a hybrid/remote schedule, focusing on significant housing legal issues. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of litigation experience and a strong interest in land use law. Competitive salary range is between $127,500 and $185,000. Opportunities for growth within a collaborative team environment are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, particularly in land use law or municipal litigation.
• Interest in housing and land use law required.
• Strong analytical and writing skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support high-impact practice on housing issues.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions.
• Work collaboratively within the Housing team.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Understanding of housing law

Initiative

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Best Best & Krieger LLP is a nationally recognized law firm focused on delivering effective and client‑service oriented solutions to complex legal issues facing public agencies, businesses and individuals across the U.S. With nearly 250 attorneys in offices throughout California, Oregon and Washington, D.C., BBK assists clients with complex, multidisciplinary issues and innovative solutions.

BBK has an immediate opening for a mid‑level Litigation Associate to join our expanding Housing team—a unique opportunity to support a high‑impact practice focused on pressing housing issues in California.

Ideal Candidate

• A minimum of 3 years of litigation experience, preferably involving writs of mandate, municipal/public entity litigation, and/or land use law
• A demonstrated interest or background in housing and land use law, especially in the municipal context
• Familiarity or a strong desire to learn and work with laws such as the Housing Accountability Act, affordable housing regulations, housing elements, builder’s remedy and land use litigation
• Excellent analytical and writing skills
• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions
• Strong academic credentials and the ability to take initiative and work independently within a collaborative team

BBK offers a hybrid/remote work schedule and the opportunity to engage with important legal issues shaping California communities. This position may be based in any of BBK’s California offices. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in California.

Pay: $127,500 – $ دلار 185,000.

Best Best & Krieger is an equal‑opportunity employer.