Habitability Lawyer (Associate Attorney)

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Monday-Friday (Hybrid) | Work from home on Wendesday
Compensation: $90,000 – $110,000 base salary (DOE) + monthly performance bonuses + healthcare insurance stipend
Firm: Custodio & Dubey LLP (CD Law)

About the Firm

Custodio & Dubey LLP (CD Law) is a premier Los Angeles-based law firm dedicated to fighting for justice in personal injury, habitability, employment, and environmental cases. As the official law firm of the LA Kings, we are known for our relentless advocacy, innovative litigation strategies, and commitment to delivering meaningful results for our clients.

We are expanding our Habitability Department and are seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys and help shape a practice area that holds landlords and management companies accountable for unsafe or unlivable housing conditions.

About the Habitability Department

We are looking for an ambitious attorney who wants to sharpen their litigation skills, handle cases independently, and perform in a client facing - results driven role. This role will handle their own case load and assist the Habitability Department Head on some of our largest cases. This is a great opportunity to learn under experienced attorneys, help tenants who are stuck in uninhabitable conditions, and make a great living while working for a firm that seeks to be the best and deliver the best results for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of habitability matters from intake through resolution.
• Conduct client interviews, investigations, discovery, depositions, negotiations, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Appear for court hearings and communicate with opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with senior partners, support staff, and experts to develop winning case strategies.
• Maintain strong client communication and provide compassionate, client-centered representation.

Qualifications

• Bar Admission: Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Experience: Habitability law experience strongly preferred, but not required.

Minimum of 1 year of civil litigation experience required (personal injury, employment, landlord-tenant, or related fields).

• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to think critically.
• Ability to learn quickly and be independent.
• A team player attitude, no job too big or too small.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Tech Skills: Familiarity with Slack, Filevine, Dropbox, and other legal tools preferred.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Hybrid Schedule: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (Downtown Los Angeles office with flexibility for remote work).
• Supportive, collaborative environment with mentorship and huge growth opportunities

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($90,000 – $110,000 DOE).
• Monthly performance bonuses.
• Healthcare insurance stipend.
• Clear path for professional growth and partnership potential.
• Hands-on experience and mentorship from seasoned litigators.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact cases that improve lives and communities.

Interview Process

• Interview with the Head of the Habitability Department. (30-45 minute Zoom)
• In-Person Interview with firm partners at our DTLA office.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to join a driven and growing legal team making a difference in the lives of tenants and families across California, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a writing sample.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Los Angeles, CA 90071