Remote Habitability Litigation Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Elser in San Francisco is seeking a Habitability – Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. The role focuses on defending property owners and landlords in Superior Court, with emphasis on habitability, wrongful eviction, and premises liability.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-approved school, California admission, and at least two years of related litigation experience. You will draft pleadings, handle court appearances, and collaborate across offices to deliver

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 2+ years of litigation experience required.
• Experience in habitability, landlord-tenant, premises liability, or related litigation preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and motions required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery, and other legal documents
• Handle court appearances, depositions, mediations, and other litigation events
• Manage a litigation caseload as part of a collaborative team, with level of independence based on experience
• Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and work toward efficient resolution of matters
• Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, opposing counsel, and witnesses
• Prepare status reports, case evaluations, and other client-facing updates
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice areas, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment

Skills

Litigation

Client communication

Case management

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser in San Francisco is seeking a Habitability – Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. The role focuses on defending property owners and landlords in Superior Court, with emphasis on habitability, wrongful eviction, and premises liability.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-approved school, California admission, and at least two years of related litigation experience. You will draft pleadings, handle court appearances, and collaborate across offices to deliver