Habitability - Associate Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · San Francisco, California
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 62 days Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wilson Elser - Attorneys
- high 154 stale, 14 reposted of 154 open
- Hiring momentum
- 193 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
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About this role
The Habitability - Associate Attorney position at Wilson Elser involves defending clients such as property owners and management companies in litigation related to habitability issues, wrongful eviction, and premises liability. Daily tasks include drafting legal documents, managing a caseload, and collaborating with clients and colleagues while navigating complex legal frameworks. The role offers a flexible working arrangement, allowing for hybrid or remote work.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in California
- 2+ years of litigation experience
- Experience drafting discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, and pretrial motions
- Superior analytical, writing, and communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
Nice to have
- Experience in habitability, landlord-tenant, premises liability, insurance defense, or related litigation
- Experience in coordinating inspections and working with construction, building, environmental, or medical experts
- Experience with cases involving multiple defendants, property managers, contractors, maintenance companies, or insurers
- Experience handling court appearances, depositions, mediations, and expert discovery
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and/or experts
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is broad and final offers may vary based on individual circumstances
- Position requires strong litigation experience, which may limit candidates without such background
- Experience in specific local tenant protection ordinances is preferred but not mandatory
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