Landlord-tenant/eviction litigator

Boutique Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus for billable hours over 100 per月

100% Employee-only Medical Coverage

PTO + Paid Sick days + Paid Federal H/

Yearly performance reviews with raises

Stable, close-knit firm culture

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in San Francisco seeks a lawyer focused on landlord-tenant and eviction litigation. You will manage a docket of 10–20 matters, represent landlords primarily, and work closely with partners to deliver thoughtful, effective representation to clients.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of landlord-tenant litigation experience, is admitted to the California Bar, and demonstrates excellent legal writing and client service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of landlord-tenant and eviction litigation experience.
• California Bar admission in good standing.
• Strong understanding of California landlord-tenant law and eviction proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10–20 landlord-tenant and eviction matters
• Represent landlords primarily, with occasional tenant representation
• Handle litigation from intake through resolution
• Conduct discovery, depositions, negotiations, and court appearances
• Meet with new clients, sign engagements, and secure retainers
• Handle select real estate litigation matters
• Work closely with Partner on active litigation matters

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Client service

Organization

Job description

Position Title: Landlord-tenant/Eviction Litigator
About: Build your legal career somewhere experience is valued, relationships matter, and people genuinely enjoy working together. Step into a hands-on litigation role with a respected San Francisco firm where attorneys can build meaningful client relationships, take ownership of their cases, and work closely with experienced partners. This attorney will handle a caseload of approximately 10–20 matters, primarily involving landlord-tenant disputes and evictions, with responsibilities spanning client intake, retainers, discovery, depositions, negotiations, and court appearances. You’ll work directly with Partner and play a key role in delivering thoughtful, effective representation to clients. They’re looking for a reliable, articulate attorney who brings strong writing and communication skills and at least 3 years of landlord-tenant and eviction litigation experience.
Salary: $120,000 / Year

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 10–20 landlord-tenant and eviction matters
• Represent primarily landlords with occasional tenant representation
• Handle litigation from case intake through resolution
• Conduct discovery, depositions, negotiations, and court appearances
• Meet with new clients, sign engagements, and secure retainers
• Handle select real estate litigation matters
• Work closely with Partner Jarod Hendrickson on active litigation matters

Requirements

• California Bar admission in good standing
• 3+ years of landlord-tenant and eviction litigation experience
• Strong understanding of California landlord-tenant law and eviction proceedings
• Proven courtroom and litigation experience
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills
• Reliable, organized, and able to manage multiple active matters
• Strong client-service skills and a collaborative approach

Benefits

• Bonus for every billable hour over 100 hours per month
• 100% Employee-only Medical Coverage
• PTO + Paid Sick days +Paid Federal Holidays
• Yearly performance reviews with opportunities for raises
• Stable, close-knit firm culture with strong long-term employee retention