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Description

A San Francisco–based tenant rights law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join on a contract-to-hire basis. The firm exclusively represents tenants across California in cases involving wrongful eviction, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and uninhabitable living conditions. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of active litigation matters, focusing on discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations, while working in partnership with paralegals and case managers. Candidates must be licensed in California, reside in California, and have at least three years of plaintiff-side civil litigation experience, along with proven negotiation skills.

Responsibilities:

+ Manage day-to-day litigation activity on assigned tenant rights cases.

+ Draft, review, and argue pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions.

+ Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.

+ Participate in mediations, negotiate settlements, and interface with opposing counsel and insurance adjusters.

+ Support case strategy by preparing evidence, exhibits, and witness outlines.

+ Communicate with clients regarding case developments and next steps.

+ Collaborate with paralegals and case managers to ensure deadlines and filings are handled accurately and on time.

+ Maintain organized case files and record time consistently in firm systems.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ Active California State Bar membership in good standing.

+ Minimum 2 years of recent, plaintiff-side civil litigation experience; Prior tenant rights litigation experience preferred, but not required

+ Skilled in negotiation and settlement strategy.

+ Demonstrated experience taking and defending depositions.

+ Mediation experience strongly preferred.

+ Spanish language skills preferred (verbal and written).

+ Strong written and oral advocacy skills, including drafting motions and participating in hearings.

+ Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while managing multiple active matters.

+ Organized, detail-oriented, and able to coordinate effectively with support staff.

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