Senior Counsel (Landlord/Tenant)

Overview

This role is for an experienced California litigator to join the Los Angeles practice in the areas of landlord tenant, habitability litigation, and related general liability and personal injury matters.

Applicants must be licensed in California and have strong litigation experience, including depositions and trial preparation. The position offers meaningful case ownership, collaboration with an experienced partner, and opportunities to develop further trial skills as the team grows.

Responsibilities

• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Manage full case responsibilities, including discovery and trial
• Develop effective case themes and litigation strategies
• Handle habitability claims, landlord tenant disputes, and premises-related issues
• Support general negligence/personal injury and other civil litigation matters
• Communicate routinely with clients
• Cultivate relationships with current and future clients
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
• Work collaboratively with attorneys across different experience levels

Requirements

• JD from an ABA approved school
• Must be licensed in the State of California
• 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
• Proficiency with MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred (not required)
• Experience with time management systems
• Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in landlord tenant litigation, habitability litigation, real estate litigation, premises liability, general liability, personal injury, or related civil litigation
• Insurance defense experience, including familiarity with carrier relationships and billing requirements
• Plaintiff experience is encouraged

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000 plus an additional $7,500 for every additional tier
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700–$1,700)
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100–$200/month
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• In-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

Los Angeles. Remote/hybrid/onsite flexibility across the Los Angeles region is available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.