Litigation Attorney: Unlawful Detainer & Jury Trials

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Benicia (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation and sick days

Mileage reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC seeks a litigator for immediate courtroom exposure in a growing California firm serving property owners and managers. You will handle hearings, settlement conferences, and jury trials with mentorship from an experienced trial attorney.

Starting with onsite training in Benicia, you’ll then work remotely between court dates, requiring weekly SF/Santa Clara County appearances. Base salary $125,000–$175,000 DOE with discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of litigation experience with a focus on real estate or landlord-tenant matters.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills with a collaborative approach.
• J.D. degree and active California State Bar membership.

Responsibilities

• Litigate unlawful detainer actions in California state courts for property owners/managers.
• Handle appearances, hearings, settlement conferences, and jury trials.
• Propound and respond to discovery; take and defend depositions.
• Prepare motions, pleadings, stipulations, and other trial documents with staff.
• Advise clients via phone consultations and manage a busy Bay Area caseload.

Skills

Litigation experience

Unlawful detainer

Civil litigation

J.D. and CA Bar

Strong advocacy

Bay Area resident

Education

J.D.

CA Bar active

Job description

Mission Recruiting, LLC seeks a litigator for immediate courtroom exposure in a growing California firm serving property owners and managers. You will handle hearings, settlement conferences, and jury trials with mentorship from an experienced trial attorney.

Starting with onsite training in Benicia, you’ll then work remotely between court dates, requiring weekly SF/Santa Clara County appearances. Base salary $125,000–$175,000 DOE with discretionary bonuses.