# Real Estate Litigation Associate Attorney

> Raydar · San Francisco, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-26

**Salary:** USD 140,000–200,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

About the company

Our client is a law firm.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Litigate civil disputes in state and federal courts and administrative hearings, managing a varied caseload from intake through trial preparation. The role suits a stable litigator who can handle many matters at once and take on substantive responsibility early.

What you'll do

\- Handle a steady stream of new civil matters from intake through discovery, motion practice and trial preparation.

\- Manage several active cases at the same time.

\- Draft and argue pleadings, motions and writs in trial courts, appellate matters and administrative hearings.

\- Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations and case law.

\- Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel and negotiate resolutions.

\- Provide occasional support on purchase-and-sale matters.

\- Work alongside shareholders and attorneys while support staff handle administrative tasks.

## Requirements

What we're looking for

\- Current, unrestricted California attorney licensure.

\- Between two and six years working as an associate on civil lawsuits, spanning motion work, document exchange and hearing attendance.

\- A consistent work history with a record of staying at each employer for an extended period.

\- Polished brief-writing, shown by a courtroom-document sample supplied during hiring.

\- A track record juggling a heavy docket and keeping several filing dates on schedule at the same time.

\- Understanding of landlord-tenant litigation.

\- Proficiency with standard office software and legal research databases.

Bonus points

\- Background in neighboring property disputes such as zoning, agency proceedings, environmental rules or lease-based commercial conflicts.

\- Experience with writs or appellate matters.

\- Experience drafting litigation documents.

## Benefits

Compensation and benefits

\- Base salary: $140K to $200K per year

Location and work model

\- San Francisco, CA, United States

\- On-site, five days a week in the office (Monday to Friday)

\- Full-time

## Apply

[Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/0BD903A6C7/apply)

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