Senior Counsel – Landlord/Tenant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Create persuasive case themes.

• Take charge of court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently.

• Oversee comprehensive case management, encompassing all aspects of discovery and trial processes.

• Address habitability claims, landlord-tenant disputes, premises-related matters, general negligence, personal injury, and various civil litigation cases.

• Collaborate effectively within a team of varying experience levels.

• Maintain regular communication with clients.

• Build and nurture relationships with current and prospective clients.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys.

• Attend and contribute to weekly case and strategy meetings.

• Participate in individual case strategy discussions and coordinate efforts with support staff.

• Assume responsibility for cases and enhance trial skills.

⛳️ Requirements

• JD from an ABA accredited institution.

• Active California Bar license; must be licensed to practice in the State of California.

• A minimum of 8 years of robust litigation experience, particularly in litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation.

• Competence in managing full case responsibilities, including all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Preferred experience in handling insurance defense matters, though not mandatory.

• Familiarity with time management systems.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Capacity to think and operate independently with minimal oversight.

• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Professional appearance and demeanor.

• Valuable experience in landlord-tenant litigation, habitability issues, real estate litigation, premises liability, general liability, personal injury, or related civil litigation.

• Plaintiff-side litigation experience is acceptable; defense-side experience is not a requirement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus ranging from $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for every subsequent tier.

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, with plans available at no cost to employees.

• 401(k) program offering a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4-5%.

• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan support of $100-$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year with the firm.

• Paid parental leave at base salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Extensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and coverage for bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clearly defined pathway to partnership.

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative.

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• Social and off-site events.

• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options are available.