Litigation Associate

Lepera + Associates, PC; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lepera + Associates, PC in San Francisco seeks a Litigation Associate to handle a range of business and real estate matters in a full-time, hybrid role.

You will draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, perform complex legal research, and prepare case memos and strategy documents. The role requires effective client communication, deposition management, and coordination with courts and arbitration forums.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• Experience in business and/or real estate litigation.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions and discovery.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda/case strategy documents.
• Manage depositions and coordinate with courts/arbitration forums.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel; supervise deadlines and files.
• Support case development from investigation to resolution, including settlements and trial prep.

Skills

Litigation

Motions

Pleadings

Discovery

Legal Research

Depositions

Court Proceedings

Client Communication

Time Management

Education

JD/Bar eligibility

Job description

Company Description Lepera + Associates, PC is a full-service boutique law firm based in San Francisco, CA, with a core focus on real estate, business, employment and personal injury law. For over two decades, the firm has advised both businesses and individuals on complex transactions and disputes, helping clients achieve strategic, long-term goals. The real estate practice supports property owners, landlords, tenants, buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals across acquisition, financing, development, leasing, and operations. The firm’s transactional practice assists with business formation and entity structuring to reduce risk and prevent future litigation. Lepera + Associates also maintains a robust litigation practice in state and federal courts, arbitration, and administrative forums, handling contract, employment, real estate, land use, labor, and unfair business practice matters with a strong willingness to litigate when needed.

Role Description The Litigation Associate will handle a variety of business and real estate litigation matters in a full-time, hybrid role based in San Francisco, CA, with some work-from-home flexibility. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery, conducting legal research, and preparing legal memoranda and case strategy documents. The role involves managing depositions, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, and coordinating with courts and arbitration forums for hearings, conferences, and trial-related tasks. The Litigation Associate will support case development from initial investigation through resolution, including settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial preparation. Collaboration with partners and colleagues on case strategy, as well as maintaining accurate case files and deadlines, is an essential part of this position.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with experience in business and/or real estate litigation
• Proficiency in drafting Motions, pleadings, and discovery documents
• Advanced Research skills, including case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources
• Hands-on experience with Depositions, including preparation and review of transcripts
• Familiarity with state and federal Courts, arbitration proceedings, and administrative hearings
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership (or eligibility to be admitted promptly)
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills, with attention to detail and clear legal analysis
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team
• Professional judgment, client-service mindset, and strong organizational and time-management skills
• Previous law firm litigation experience and interest in real estate or business law are strongly preferred