Attorney | Civil Litigation | Remote | 148315
Company: Mission Recruiting
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Mission Recruiting is partnering
with a well-established California litigation practice that is
deeply invested in high-impact habitability cases. This is an
opportunity for a civil litigator who has actually lived in these
cases, not someone who has only studied them or brushed up against
them at a clinic level. This role is built for an attorney who
understands how habitability cases are truly won in California
courts. The matters involve uninhabitable conditions, mold
exposure, retaliation, and code enforcement-driven claims that
require real litigation skill, strategic judgment, and confidence
dealing with insurance defense. California 's housing landscape
creates constant demand for attorneys who know how to build strong
records, quantify damages, and push cases forward. The work here is
substantive, fast-moving, and rooted in real-world impact for
tenants across urban and suburban communities throughout the state.
What You Will Handle Habitability cases from intake through
resolution Implied Warranty of Habitability claims Mold and
uninhabitable condition matters Rent abatement analysis and damages
evaluation Retaliation and wrongful eviction claims Code
enforcement-driven cases Settlement negotiations with insurers and
defense counsel Hands-On Litigation Responsibilities Drafting and
filing complaints from scratch Managing written discovery and
deposition preparation Taking or defending depositions Responding
to demurrers and motions to strike Opposing summary judgment
Preparing mediation briefs Evaluating settlement ranges with
realism and strategy What Sets Strong Candidates Apart Direct
experience with mold cases Effective use of code enforcement
citations Handling retaliation claims with confidence Experience in
multi-tenant or pattern cases Ability to frame emotional distress
damages persuasively How These Cases Are Won Building the record
with photos and video Leveraging code enforcement findings Using
medical records, even when limited Working with mold inspectors and
habitability experts Deploying retaliation evidence strategically
This is not a fit for attorneys whose background is limited to
eviction defense, legal aid only work, or tenant clinics without
litigation responsibility. The practice needs someone who has
personally handled discovery, depositions, and contested motions,
and who can explain how and why cases settle at meaningful values.
Backgrounds That Often Excel Here Plaintiff-side tenant litigators
with a courtroom focus Mixed landlord-tenant litigation attorneys
Consumer protection litigators with housing crossover Personal
injury attorneys with mold or environmental exposure cases
Defense-side habitability litigators who have moved to the
plaintiff side Compensation $110,000 - $220,000 Compensation is
flexible based on demonstrated skill, independence, and litigation
judgment rather than titles alone. Mission Recruiting will conduct
a substantive pre-screen focused on real experience, including the
ability to clearly explain case strategy, damages calculations, and
landlord defenses that actually succeed. Candidates who can speak
confidently and precisely about their work tend to thrive in this
role. If you are a California civil litigator who knows how
habitability cases are truly litigated and resolved, this is a
conversation worth having. Salary Range: $110,000 – $220,000
Reference: 148315 ZR IND1 Company Description Mission Recruiting is
a dynamic full-service, corporate recruiting company working with a
diverse array of clients and candidates. We represent legal,
healthcare and leadership opportunities. We provide the best
recruiting experience for our clients, our candidates and our team
members. Company Description Mission Recruiting is a dynamic
full-service, corporate recruiting company working with a diverse
array of clients and candidates. We represent legal, healthcare and
leadership opportunities. We provide the best recruiting experience
for our clients, our candidates and our team members.
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