Associate Attorney - Landlord-Tenant Litigation

Job Description

Company Description

Demler Armstrong & Rowland, LLP, established in 1979 in Long Beach, California, is a litigation and trial firm with a well-established reputation. The firm specializes in defending general liability and catastrophic injury lawsuits, construction litigation, insurance coverage disputes, landlord-tenant cases, and insurance bad faith claims. Demler Armstrong & Rowland is widely recognized for handling high-stakes cases with offices in California and Nevada.

Job description

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Associate Attorney to work with the firm’s thriving and dynamic Habitability/Landlord-Tenant Litigation Practice groups. These groups represent a variety of clients, including Fortune 500 companies.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our civil defense Habitability/Landlord litigation team. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer, a strong communicator, and has a desire for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough legal research

• Manage case files

• Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, and motions

• Conduct written discovery, facilitate document productions

• Participate in litigation, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials

• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing

• Collaborate with colleagues and case managers to ensure clients receive excellent service

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-service-driven law firm setting

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to balance independent responsibility with teamwork and collaboration

• Desire for professional growth

What We Offer

• Type of Role: Permanent

• Schedule: Full-time

• Competitive salary plus bonuses with a chance to grow

• Full benefits, including comprehensive health and dental insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays

• Mentorship, professional development opportunities, and support

• A supporting and collegial team culture

• The opportunity to do meaningful, client-focused work in a firm that is both established and forward thinking

• Confidentiality: Demler, Armstrong & Rowland LLP will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent.