Raydar
Real Estate Litigation Associate Attorney
$140K–$200K
San Francisco, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- Between two and six years as an associate on civil lawsuits.
About the job
Litigate civil disputes in state and federal courts and administrative hearings, managing cases from intake through trial preparation.
What you'll do
- Manage multiple civil matters through discovery, motion practice and trial preparation; draft and argue pleadings, motions and writs.
- Research law, communicate with clients and opposing counsel, and negotiate resolutions.
- Provide occasional support on purchase-and-sale matters.
What they ask for
- Current, unrestricted California attorney licensure.
- Two to six years as an associate handling civil lawsuits, including motion work, document exchange and hearing attendance.
- Consistent work history with extended tenure at each employer; ability to manage a heavy docket and filing deadlines.
- Polished brief-writing demonstrated by a courtroom-document sample, and understanding of landlord-tenant litigation; proficiency with standard office software and legal research databases.
Nice to have
- Background in related property disputes, such as zoning, agency proceedings, environmental rules or commercial lease conflicts.
- Experience with writs or appellate matters, or drafting litigation documents.
Pay
$140K to $200K per year (base salary)
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