Real Estate Litigation Associate — Direct Client Counsel

Agnello & Rogers

San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Zacks, Freedman & Chernev, PC seeks a litigation associate to join its San Francisco real estate practice. The person will handle substantial case responsibilities, engage directly with clients, and appear in state and federal courts, maintaining a 1,600-hour annual billable target and a clear advancement path.

Based in our San Francisco office, this role requires regular in-person attendance Monday through Friday and offers meaningful exposure to real estate and landlord-tenant matters, with

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.

Responsibilities

Provide legal counsel to clients in real estate and landlord-tenant matters.
Represent clients in hearings, trials, and appeals.
Draft 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

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Deadline management

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Based in our San Francisco office, this role requires regular in-person attendance Monday through Friday and offers meaningful exposure to real estate and landlord-tenant matters, with

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