Associate Attorney – Landlord-Tenant/Habitability Litigation

Role Description We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of landlord-tenant, habitability, or related litigation experience to join our growing California team. This role is ideal for an attorney who has experience handling housing-related disputes, habitability claims, premises liability matters, or general civil litigation matters and is looking to further develop their litigation practice. Candidates throughout California are encouraged to apply.

What You’Ll Do

: Handle landlord-tenant, habitability, and related civil litigation matters throughout California Draft pleadings, motions, written discovery, case evaluations, and client correspondence Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on California housing, habitability, and civil litigation issues Represent clients in court hearings, case management conferences, mediations, and other litigation proceedings both remotely and in person Assist with depositions, witness preparation, and trial preparation Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to develop effective case strategies

What We’Re Looking For

: At least 1 year of landlord-tenant, habitability, or related litigation experience Active California bar admission required in good standing.

Responsibilities

Opportunity to work on a variety of housing, habitability, premises, and general civil litigation matters Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and accessible leadership Significant hands-on experience in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitration proceedings Hybrid work flexibility, depending on office location and business needs Clear path for long-term professional growth and advancement within the firm Our Featured

Benefits

Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) with Company Match Professional Development and Associate Training Program Paid Parental Leave Interview Process Timeline Application Our team will review your application. Please submit your resume. First Interview Our Director of Recruiting will reach out to you to schedule a preliminary 30–45-minute interview with the hiring manager(s).

Writing Sample Submission Following the first-round interview, selected candidates may be asked to submit 1-2 redacted writing samples for further review. Our Director of Recruiting will provide instructions regarding submission timing and any specific materials requested. Second Interview Here you’ll meet some of the team who will evaluate your skillset and assess if you are a good culture fit for the firm.

You will have the opportunity to tour our office and meet with the entire team in person. Offer Congratulations! If the hiring team thinks you’re a good match, we will extend an offer to join the firm.

About Life at Tressler Tressler LLP is an award-winning law firm with ten offices located in six states - California, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Trusted for 40 years, our firm has significant depth and experience in the resolution of disputes through mediation, arbitration, litigation, and trials. The majority of Tressler attorneys devote their practice to the representation of the insurance industry in coverage analysis and resolution, litigation, underwriting consultation, product development, claims management, and reinsurance.