Job Description

If you're a litigator who wants real courtroom time early in your career, this opportunity offers the chance to handle your own appearances, including hearings, settlement conferences, and jury trials, for a growing California firm representing property owners and managers, with mentorship from a respected senior trial attorney.

What's in it for you? You'll work directly with clients from day one, litigating unlawful detainer actions in a practice where jury trial opportunities are rare, and growing with a firm that is expanding into new Bay Area offices. After 30 to 60 days of onsite training in Benicia, you'll work remotely between court dates, with in-person work around the Bay Area as needed. The role offers a base salary of $125,000–$175,000 DOE, no minimum billable-hour requirement, and discretionary bonuses and raises that attorneys have received every year.

What You'll Bring

• 1+ year of litigation experience, ideally in unlawful detainer or landlord-tenant, with civil litigation and real estate backgrounds welcome
• Attorneys from workers' comp, criminal, or other practice areas are encouraged to apply if they bring a solid litigation foundation (ideally more than 1 year) and a clear interest in moving into civil litigation
• Jury trial experience is a strong plus
• J.D. and active California State Bar membership
• Strong writing and oral advocacy skills, with a collaborative, low-ego approach
• Bay Area resident with a valid California driver's license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance

The Role

• Litigate unlawful detainer actions in California state courts for property owners and managers
• Handle your own appearances, including hearings, settlement conferences, and jury trials
• Propound and respond to discovery, and take and defend depositions
• Prepare motions, pleadings, stipulations, and other trial documents with legal staff
• Advise clients through phone consultations
• Manage a busy caseload across Bay Area courts
• The position is full-time and based in the Bay Area, with 30 to 60 days onsite at the Benicia office for training, then remote work between court dates. Candidates must live in the Bay Area, with weekly appearances in San Francisco and regular appearances in Santa Clara County. There is no minimum billable-hour requirement; billing is tracked monthly against tenure-based expectations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days, with the firm covering 50% of costs, plus $10,000 in life insurance and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan, 14 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 9 paid holidays
• Mileage and toll reimbursement for court appearances and client meetings
• Discretionary bonuses based on firm revenue, tenure, and hours billed, plus spot increases for standout work

Salary Range: $125,000–$175,000

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