Litigation Associate Attorney — Landlord-Tenant Litigation

Job overview

The Litigation Associate Attorney — Landlord-Tenant Litigation role is primarily remote, with required in-person attendance for trials and occasional hearings, and is listed in Irvine, CA. The primary compensation range is $200,000–$250,000 annually; the posting also describes an associate-level range of approximately $175,000–$200,000 for candidates with five to seven years of experience. The attorney reports to the Managing Partner and oversees a paralegal and legal assistant. The attorney manages civil litigation matters from intake through resolution, developing strategy and handling research, drafting, discovery, depositions, hearings, negotiations, and trial work. The role advances client objectives through direct communication, practical case resolution, and coordinated litigation support.

What you'll do

• Manage civil litigation matters from intake through resolution
• develop strategy with the Managing Partner and client
• research California law and investigate facts
• draft pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda, and other litigation documents
• take and defend depositions
• appear at hearings, conferences, mediations, and trials
• negotiate with opposing counsel
• update clients
• maintain case records, deadlines, and billing entries
• supervise a paralegal and legal assistant.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigation associate attorney

landlord-tenant litigation

civil litigation

primarily remote

irvine ca

california state bar

california trials

depositions

legal research

client communication

$200k–$250k annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days
• paid vacation
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• remote-work internet reimbursement
• and mileage reimbursement for qualifying travel outside Orange County.

Why this role

Primarily remote with no set office-day requirement, but physical presence is required for trials and occasional in-person hearings. The primary profile seeks 10–15 years of experience and first- or second-chair experience in at least 20 California trials; candidates with approximately 5–7 years of substantial hands-on litigation experience may also be considered.

About the employer

Mission Recruiting is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Legal Services. Sector: 54.