Real Estate Litigation Associate: Courtroom Impact & Growth

Mill Law Center; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC seeks a litigation associate with 2–5 years of civil litigation experience to join its real estate practice in San Francisco. The role features substantive case responsibility, direct client contact, court appearances, and a clear path for advancement.

Responsibilities include advising clients, drafting pleadings and motions, performing legal research, and representing clients in state and federal courts as well as administrative proceedings.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership is required or in good standing.
• 2–5 years of civil litigation experience as noted in the job description.
• 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.

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

Real estate litigation

Landlord-tenant litigation

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Trial preparation

Discovery management

Court appearances

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC seeks a litigation associate with 2–5 years of civil litigation experience to join its real estate practice in San Francisco. The role features substantive case responsibility, direct client contact, court appearances, and a clear path for advancement.

Responsibilities include advising clients, drafting pleadings and motions, performing legal research, and representing clients in state and federal courts as well as administrative proceedings.