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Associate Attorney Jobs in Long Beach, CA at The Law Offices of Mark S. Martinez
Title: Associate Attorney
Company: The Law Offices of Mark S. Martinez
Location: Long Beach, CA
Job Title: Litigation Associate Attorney (Housing Injury & Tenant Rights)
Location: Long Beach, CA (Hybrid / On-site options available)
Position Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $120,000 – $160,000 (Base + Performance/Settlement Bonus Structure Depending on Experience)
About the Role:We are a growing, dynamic law firm based in Long Beach dedicated to fighting for tenant justice and consumer rights. We are seeking a sharp, agile Associate Attorney ready to own their caseload from day one. This unique position bridges two vital legal arenas: rapid-fire Eviction Defense (Unlawful Detainers) and high-impact Housing Injury & Tenant Harassment litigation.
If you love the thrill of live courtroom oral advocacy, possess elite organizational skills to manage high-velocity deadlines, and want to genuinely help families stay housed, this is your next career step.
If you thrive in the courtroom, possess deep empathy for injured or mistreated individuals, and want a clear path to leadership, this launchpad opportunity is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Courtroom Advocacy: Courtroom & Trial Advocacy: Act as lead counsel in California Superior Court (primarily LA County) for UD trials, mandatory settlement conferences, ex parte applications, and motion hearings.
- Case Management: Handle civil matters from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, propounding and responding to discovery, and taking/defending depositions.
- Niche Litigation Execution: Investigate, file, and litigate catastrophic housing injury, toxic mold, habitability, and severe tenant harassment claims under local ordinances and California state law.
- Client Management: Deliver compassionate, direct communication to clients navigating difficult living situations and physical injuries.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited institution and active California State Bar License in good standing (Required).
- 1–4 years of experience in civil litigation (Plaintiff personal injury or landlord-tenant habitability experience is a major plus).
- Proven confidence in oral advocacy, brief writing, and motion practice.
- Strong knowledge of the California Civil Discovery Act and motion practice procedures.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.
