Real Estate Litigation Associate Attorney

VBeyond Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VBeyond Corporation seeks a litigation associate to join its real estate practice in San Francisco. Two to five years of civil litigation experience, California Bar admission, and strong research and advocacy skills are required.

The role involves in-person attendance Monday through Friday, direct client contact, and significant court appearances. Responsibilities include counseling property owners, drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and handling hearings and appeals in state and federal

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership required.
• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with law and motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to property owners on real estate and landlord–tenant matters.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, trial court proceedings, and appeals.
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, and writs.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Manage discovery and support trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Negotiate settlements and draft agreements to resolve disputes.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Multitasking

Education

Active California Bar membership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Westlaw

Job description

Full-Time Permanent

Seeking a litigation associate with 2 to 5 years of experience to join its real estate practice. This position offers substantive case responsibility, direct client contact, regular court appearances, a 1,600-hour annual billable requirement, and a clear path for advancement. The Associate Attorney supports our real estate practice by advising clients, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, and representing clients in judicial proceedings in both State and federal courts, as well as in administrative proceedings. This position is based in our San Francisco office and requires regular in‑person attendance Monday through Friday.

What You'll Do

• Provide legal counsel to property owners on real estate and landlord‑tenant matters.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, trial court proceedings, and appeals.
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, and writs.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Manage discovery and support trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Negotiate settlements and draft agreements to resolve disputes.

Requirements/Qualifications

Required

• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Two to five years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience with law and motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Westlaw.

Preferred

• Land‑use, administrative‑law, or environmental‑litigation experience.
• Experience with writs or appellate matters.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to providing responsive, client‑focused service. This role requires prior experience supporting law and motion matters, discovery, and trial preparation.