Habitability – Of Counsel Attorney
Core
Defending property owners, landlords, and property management companies in Superior Court litigation involving habitability, wrongful eviction, and premises liability claims.
Role type
Senior litigation attorney (Of Counsel)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and case resolutions for real estate clients (via careerplan.io/jobs/5398442008-habitability-of-counsel-attorney-at-wilson-elser-attorneys)
Domain
Real estate law / Landlord-tenant litigation
Required skills
Litigation management, Pleadings and motions drafting, Discovery management, Court appearances, Depositions, Mediations, Case strategy development, Liability and damages evaluation
Preferred skills
Construction defect litigation, Rent stabilization acts expertise, San Francisco/Alameda/Los Angeles tenant protection ordinances, Expert coordination, Multiple defendant case management, Trial experience
Technologies
Legal research databases, Court filing systems, Case management software
Responsibilities
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents; Handle court appearances, depositions, and mediations; Manage litigation caseload from inception to resolution; Develop case strategy and evaluate liability; Communicate with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel; Mentor junior attorneys
Seniority
Senior, Of Counsel (independent management with mentorship)