Mid-Level Litigation Associate; Real Estate

About this role

Our client, a distinguished multi-service law firm, headquartered in downtown San Jose, is seeking a Litigation Associate with substantial experience in real estate litigation. This position will focus on real estate disputes and litigation, but will also support the firm’s other litigation practices. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience with real estate disputes and litigation; experience with business litigation is a plus.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the State Bar of California
• 6+ years of litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in real estate litigation
• Strong working knowledge of the California code of civil procedure, evidence code, and relevant areas of the civil code and business & professions code
• Ability to manage cases from inception to resolution with general supervision
• Ability to independently identify issues and anticipate/recommend strategy in litigation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies and prepare legal documents
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail
• Prepare for and engage in settlement negotiations, hearings, and trials to achieve favorable outcomes for clients

This position can be based in our Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose) or Tri-Valley (Pleasanton) office. Travel between locations may be necessary.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $200,000 to $215,000. This range reflects the firm’s good faith estimate of potential compensation, which may vary based on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

We offer our associates a full array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), a student loan repayment benefit, paid parental leave, teleworking opportunities, and a no-accrual vacation policy.

We provide both formal and informal training opportunities and encourage professional growth, both as a lawyer and a businessperson.

This position can be based in our Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose) or Tri-Valley (Pleasanton) office. Travel between locations may be necessary.

Our client is a true multi-service law firm, with focused practitioners who can meet nearly all of our clients’ needs – all under one roof.

Our IP lawyers are not business lawyers who dabble in IP, they are IP lawyers. Our employment lawyers are employment law experts and our family law lawyers are family law specialists. What does this mean for our clients?

Our client's breadth of expertise means that one of their lawyers can simply walk down the hall and speak with other subject matter experts. If a tax issue arises in the course of your commercial real estate transaction, we’ve got it covered. If a real estate issue arises in the course of your M&A deal, we can handle it. We are stronger together.

And, as a member of Mackrell International, a premier network of independent law firms in 60 countries, our reach extends around the world. This network provides our clients with access to vetted and trusted local counsel throughout the U.S. and across the globe, allowing us to seamlessly assist our clients in San Jose, California and San Jose, Costa Rica. Mackrell International has been named a Top Ranked Chambers Global Leading Law Firm Network.