Real Estate Litigation Associate Attorney (San Francisco)

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Associate Attorney to join its San Francisco office. This role offers the opportunity to work within one of the largest and most experienced Real Estate and Land Use teams in the country. Candidates will engage in diverse litigation matters, honing their skills in a collaborative environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their legal careers while contributing to impactful projects. Join a firm that values excellence and diversity, and take the next step in your legal journey.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in real estate and land use litigation.
• Strong academic credentials from a top-tier law school.

Responsibilities

• Litigating land use and real estate cases in California jurisdictions.
• Managing all aspects of the litigation process, including trials and appeals.

Skills

Litigation

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Oral Advocacy

Team Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

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Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our San Francisco office.

Sheppard Mullin is a global Am Law 50 full-service law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide. The San Francisco office currently has approximately 100 attorneys who practice in a variety of areas including Business Litigation, Corporate Transactions, Real Estate, Entertainment, Intellectual Property, and more.

The Real Estate and Land Use team seeks an experienced junior or mid-level litigation associate. With one of the largest, most experienced, and diverse Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental practices in the country, we offer a diversity and depth of experience that is unrivaled.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

• Litigating land use cases, including under CEQA, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Public Records Act, and state housing laws.
• Litigating real estate cases, including unlawful detainer / eviction proceedings, commercial lease disputes, easement disputes, partitions actions, and quiet title actions , with particular emphasis in Northern California jurisdictions.
• All aspects of the litigation process, including mediation and settlement conferences, administrative records, pleadings, demurrers, written discovery, depositions, summary judgment, trials and writ hearings, post-trial motions, and appeals.
• Taking ownership of projects and working effectively as a member of a team.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Requirements and Details:

• 2-5 years of experience working on a variety of real estate and land use litigation matters.
• Strong academic credentials from top-tier law school.

Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript are required to apply. Candidates must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the California bar.

The pay range for this position is $235,000 to $365,000.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to Destri Martino at [e-mail].

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Sheppard Mullin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression,national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.