Housing Litigation Associate Attorney

Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK); San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK) has an immediate opening for a mid-level Litigation Associate to join our Housing team. This role supports California housing and land use issues through litigation and public policy work, with a focus on meaningful cases and cross-office collaboration.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of litigation experience, excellent analytical and writing skills, and the ability to take initiative while working well in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• 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 with or strong desire to learn and work with 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

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Initiative

Independent work

Collaboration

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. BBK is proud to trace the firm's success back to the groundwork of professionalism and community service laid by its founders 135 years ago. Today, with nearly 250 attorneys in offices throughout California and in Oregon and Washington, D.C., we efficiently and meaningfully assist our clients with complex, multi-disciplinary issues and provide creative solutions.

At BBK, we place a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to culture, community and equal opportunity. We are proud of our workplace culture, where we respect and value our colleagues for their unique perspectives and experiences.

Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK) has an immediate opening for a mid-level Litigation Associate to join our expanding Housing team. This is a unique opportunity to support a high-impact practice focused on some of the most pressing housing issues in California.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 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.

At BBK, we are passionate about supporting local governments as they address California’s housing crisis. Join a dynamic team doing meaningful work at the intersection of litigation, land use, and public policy.

The reasonably expected pay scale for this position seeking an associate with 3 or more years of experience is $127,500 - $185,000. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience.

Best Best & Krieger is an equal opportunity employer.