Description:
The Opportunity:We are seeking a high-caliber, experienced Plaintiff-Side Habitability Attorney to join our dedicated litigation team. This role is exclusively for advocates who are passionate about protecting tenant rights and holding negligent landlords accountable.
Note: This is a Plaintiff-side only position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Litigation Leadership: Manage a high-volume caseload of habitability and landlord-tenant claims from inception through resolution.
- Full-Phase Advocacy: Handle all phases of litigation, including drafting complaints, navigating complex discovery, conducting/defending depositions, and preparing for trial.
- Strategic Counsel: Conduct client intakes, evaluate the merits of potential claims, and provide strategic legal advice to plaintiffs.
- Motion Practice: Draft and argue critical legal documents, including motions to strike, demurrers, and discovery motions.
- Negotiation & Trial: Represent plaintiffs in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations, maintaining a fierce commitment to maximizing client recovery.
Qualifications:
- Licensure: J.D. and an active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
- Direct Experience: Proven experience specifically in habitability litigation representing plaintiffs. A deep understanding of landlord-tenant law and substandard housing litigation is mandatory.
- Legal Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of California housing codes, local Los Angeles rent control ordinances (RSO), and tenant rights.
- Skills: Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills with the ability to "think on your feet" in a fast-paced environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: Competitive base salary commensurate with your litigation experience.
- Bonuses: Performance-based bonus structure that rewards results and advocacy.
- Benefits: PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, 401(k), Parking
- Growth: Opportunities for professional development and a collaborative team environment.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume for review.