Associate Attorney – Landlord-Tenant/Habitability Litigation

Role Description

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of landlord-tenant, habitability, or related litigation experience to join our growing California team. This role is ideal for an attorney who has experience handling housing-related disputes, habitability claims, premises liability matters, or general civil litigation matters and is looking to further develop their litigation practice.

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

What Sets This Role Apart:

• Early case ownership with meaningful client interaction and substantive litigation responsibilities
• Opportunity to work on a variety of housing, habitability, premises, and general civil litigation matters
• Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and accessible leadership
• Much hands-on experience in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitration proceedings
• Hybrid work flexibility, depending on office location and business needs
• Clear path for long-term professional growth and advancement within the firm

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.

Salary Commensurate with Experience:

$120,000 - $170,000 USD