Real Estate Litigation Associate — Courtroom Ready

Zacks & Freedman, PC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)/Profit sharing

Paid vacation and holidays

Bonus eligibility

Bar dues & CLE reimbursement

Transit benefits

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

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

The Associate Attorney will advise clients, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, and represent clients in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings, with regular in-person attendance Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to property owners on real estate and landlord-tenant matters.
• Provide occasional support on real estate purchase-and-sale 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

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Legal research

Time management

Microsoft Office

Westlaw

Job description

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

The Associate Attorney will advise clients, conduct legal research, draft pleadings and motions, and represent clients in state and federal courts and administrative proceedings, with regular in-person attendance Monday through Friday.