Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
Title: Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
Practice Area: HOA Defense or Employment Defense
Salary: Up to $225,000 + Bonus
Confidential/Anonymous Search
A respected litigation firm with a strong California presence is hiring a Commercial Litigation Associate for its San Francisco office. This is a great fit for an attorney who likes being in the mix owning cases, developing strategy, and building a niche in community association and real estate-adjacent litigation.
What you’ll do
- Defend homeowners associations (HOAs), property managers, and related entities in a range of civil litigation matters, including: Governing document enforcement / covenant disputes, Owner claims involving maintenance, architectural, and community issues, Contract and business tort disputes, Premises liability and property-related claims, Mediation/arbitration and trial prep
- Handle core litigation responsibilities: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
- Draft and argue discovery and dispositive motions
- Work directly with partners and clients on case strategy, reporting, and risk evaluation
What we’re looking for
- 2–6 years of litigation experience in one or more of the following:
- HOA / community association defense
- Real estate / construction / premises liability / general liability defense
- Employment law defense (wage & hour, discrimination/harassment/retaliation, etc.) accepted and welcomed
- Strong legal writing and research skills
- Interest in (or experience with) depositions, hearings, and taking ownership of matters
- Active California Bar membership in good standing (required)
This role is full-time and Hybrid. The annual salary for this position is between $175,000 – $225,000 (Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.)
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan and 11 paid holidays annually
