Mid-level Litigation Associate - Real Estate; San Jose

Crossing Hurdles is a global recruitment firm partnering with leading US‑based startups. We are hiring for a distinguished, Silicon Valley‑based multi‑service law firm headquartered in downtown San Jose, with additional Northern California offices. Founded in 1952, the firm has deep roots in the Bay Area business community and a long‑standing reputation for delivering sophisticated legal services with a highly personalized, relationship‑driven approach.

Location: San Jose, CA (Downtown Silicon Valley) or Pleasanton, CA | Hybrid

YOE: 6+ years of litigation experience with a focus on real estate disputes (business litigation experience is a plus)

The firm is a regional powerhouse combining large‑firm capability with boutique‑level attention. It represents technology and life sciences companies, middle‑market and growth‑stage businesses, entrepreneurs, real estate developers and investors, employers, and high‑net‑worth individuals.

The litigation team is widely respected for trial readiness, strategic dispute management, and aligning legal strategy with business objectives. The Real Estate & Land Use practice brings deep local market knowledge and regulatory insight, handling sophisticated real estate disputes and development‑related matters across Northern California.

• Manage complex real estate litigation matters from inception to resolution with general supervision, exercising independent judgment and strategic issue‑spotting.
• Engage in substantive legal research, draft pleadings and discovery with precision, and represent clients in settlement negotiations, hearings, and trials.
• Join a firm with strong brand recognition in Northern California, deep relationships with courts and agencies, and frequent engagement as local counsel for national and international firms.
• Benefit from a collaborative internal structure, formal and informal training opportunities, and a platform designed to support both legal excellence and long‑term professional growth.