Habitability – Of Counsel Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · San Francisco, California
Posted 26 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 26 days Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wilson Elser - Attorneys
- high 129 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
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Habitability – Of Counsel Attorney position at Wilson Elser involves defending clients such as property owners and management companies in litigation related to habitability, wrongful eviction, and premises liability. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing a litigation caseload, developing case strategies, and collaborating with a team. The role also requires strong litigation experience and familiarity with tenant protection ordinances in specific California counties.
- 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
- 5+ 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 $200,000 — $250,000 USD, but final salary may vary based on individual circumstances
- Position offers hybrid or remote working arrangement, which may appeal to candidates seeking flexibility
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