Litigation Attorney

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Job Overview:
A well-established plaintiffs-side civil litigation law firm, specializing in housing rights, discrimination, and sexual harassment, is seeking a skilled and passionate Litigation Attorney. The firm represents tenants across the Bay Area and Los Angeles in cases against landlords, developers, and property managers. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 6 years of litigation experience and be dedicated to achieving social justice for clients. This hybrid role offers flexibility and a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Location:

• San Francisco, CA

Duties:

• Represent tenants in lawsuits against landlords, developers, and property managers for discrimination, wrongful eviction, and slumlord conditions.
• Handle civil litigation cases from start to finish, including case management, motion practice, mediations, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Draft, argue, and manage motions.
• Draft and attend mediations, including preparing briefs and presenting at hearings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Manage relationships with clients, judges, mediators, defense counsel, and other parties.
• Maintain strong attention to detail and stay organized in case management.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to a positive work culture.
• Opportunity to donate two paid hours per week to nonprofit organizations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Strong passion for litigating and commitment to social justice.
• Experience in motion work (drafting and arguing motions).
• Experience in mediations, including drafting briefs and attending.
• Experience in taking and defending depositions.
• Ability to manage cases from start to finish independently.
• Strong case management skills with an excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional etiquette, with the ability to effectively communicate with judges, mediators, defense counsel, and clients.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of California.

Skills:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Expertise in civil litigation and tenant rights law.
• Ability to draft legal motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Excellent interpersonal and client communication skills.
• Proficiency in depositions, trial preparation, and case management.
• Commitment to social justice and equity expansion.

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Unlimited vacation days.
• Flexible work-from-home policy.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time for community service (two paid hours per week to volunteer with nonprofits).

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
1750 Montgomery St Fl 1
San Francisco
California
United States 94111
Phone : (415) 464 6897
Fax : (213) 895-7306