Senior Counsel (Landlord/Tenant - Remote)

Overview

This role involves Senior Counsel-level landlord tenant litigation in Northern California, based out of the Novato office and handling matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The position requires an active California Bar license.

Landlord tenant litigation is often fact intensive and increasingly complex. This position is suited for an experienced attorney who can take ownership from first evaluation through resolution or trial, communicate clearly with clients, and manage sophisticated civil-defense matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case themes and strategies
• Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
• Take ownership of cases and client relationships, including discovery management
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Handle substantive motion practice
• Work with experts as needed
• Evaluate exposure and prepare matters for mediation and trial
• Guide cases toward resolution
• Provide routine communications with clients
• Cultivate relationships with existing and future clients
• Collaborate with attorneys at all experience levels
• Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys when appropriate

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 in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
• 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 with habitability matters and related property or premises claims
• Experience representing property owners, property managers, housing providers, insurers, or other defendants
• Trial experience is highly valued

Compensation & Benefits

Pay

• Base salary: $160,000–$190,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000, then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
• Pay range: $160,000—$190,000 USD

Benefits

• 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 a 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

Additional benefits and support

• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Comprehensive 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
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs (including Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative)
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

• Based in Novato, California
• Handles matters throughout Northern California and the greater San Francisco Bay Area
• Hybrid/onsite availability: attorneys who consistently come in at least twice a week can establish a permanent office space
• Monthly Friday office meetings, team meetings, and additional informal opportunities to connect