Associate Attorney – Landlord-Tenant/Habitability Litigation

Tressler LLP · Irvine, CA · 2 wk ago

HybridLegal$120k/yrFull-time

What You’ll Do

Handle landlord-tenant, habitability, and related civil litigation matters throughout California
Draft pleadings, motions, written discovery, case evaluations, and client correspondence
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on California housing, habitability, and civil litigation issues
Represent clients in court hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and other litigation proceedings both remotely and in person
Assist with depositions, witness preparation, and trial preparation
Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel
Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop effective case strategies

What We’re Looking For

At least 1 year of landlord-tenant, habitability, or related litigation experience
Active California bar admission required in good standing
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting with partners, associates, paralegals, and law clerks
Strong oral advocacy, deposition, case management, and client communication skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and multiple case assignments in a fast-paced environment

Our Featured Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Professional Development and Associate Training Program
Paid Parental Leave

Interview Process Timeline

Application
First Interview
Writing Sample Submission
Second Interview
Offer

About Life At Tressler

Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm with ten offices located in six states - California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for 40 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials. The majority of Tressler attorneys devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance. In addition, Tressler attorneys represent clients in commercial litigation, defense litigation, corporate transactions, government law, employment law and litigation, intellectual property, and condominium and common interest community association law. Tressler has been named to the prestigious Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” lists for the past six years. We are proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work© in the U.S.A., a ranking based on our employee happiness scores and positive reviews of our management team.