Real Estate Associate Job at Legal-Recruiter LLC, San Jose, CA

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  • Legal-Recruiter LLC
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Litigation Associate (Real Estate Focus)

Location: San Jose or Pleasanton, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $145,000 – $165,000 + Full Benefits

Position Overview

A highly regarded Northern California law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate (2–3 years) with meaningful real estate litigation experience to join its growing disputes practice.

This is not a generalist litigation role . The firm is prioritizing attorneys with hands-on exposure to real estate disputes , including property, landlord-tenant, development, and construction-adjacent matters.

If your background is purely commercial litigation or transactional real estate, this is not the right seat.

Why This Role Stands Out

  • Direct exposure to substantive real estate disputes early in your career
  • Work alongside trial-ready litigators in a collaborative, mid-sized platform
  • Clear long-term growth trajectory without BigLaw bureaucracy
  • Strong compensation + student loan repayment benefit + no-accrual PTO

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery with precision
  • Conduct legal research and develop case strategy
  • Handle depositions, hearings, and settlement negotiations
  • Support trial preparation and client-facing litigation strategy

Required Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active California Bar membership
  • 2–3 years of litigation experience with real estate exposure
  • Strong command of California Code of Civil Procedure and Evidence Code
  • Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions

Preferred Experience

Real estate litigation matters such as:

  • Property Disputes
  • Landlord-tenant (including unlawful detainers)
  • Development disputes
  • Construction-related litigation
  • Exposure to partition actions, mechanic’s liens, or similar procedures
  • Background from a boutique litigation firm, government, or AmLaw platform

What Will Disqualify You

  • Pure commercial/business litigators with no real estate exposure
  • Transactional real estate attorneys without litigation experience

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $145K – $165K
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability
  • 401(k)
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Telework Flexibility
  • Unlimited / No-Accrual PTO

Work Environment

  • Silicon Valley–based platform with strong regional reputation
  • Collaborative, partner-accessible culture
  • Emphasis on long-term career development—not churn

Job Tags

Remote work

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