🚀 Real Estate Litigation Attorney

Overview

As a boutique real estate law firm with a fully remote team based in Southern California, we are seeking a Real Estate Litigation Attorney to join our growing practice. This full-time position requires managing real estate disputes from intake through resolution and taking an active role in developing client relationships across Southern California.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of real estate litigation, from case evaluation, pleadings, discovery, pre-trial, trial, settlement negotiations, through potential appeal
• Craft litigation strategy and lead negotiations to secure favorable outcomes
• Research and advise on complex real estate law issues and transactional risks
• Draft and review litigation and transactional documents specific to real estate matters
• Build and manage new client relationships, generate leads, and contribute to business development, especially within the Southern California market

Must Haves

• Minimum five years of civil litigation experience, preferably with real estate cases
• Prior experience billing hourly and accurately tracking time
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active, in-good-standing membership with the California State Bar
• Residency in Southern California (south of Santa Clarita) and located within the territory where you’ll conduct business development (approximately 80% of your time)
• Strong writing, analytical, communication, and advocacy skills
• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, remote work environment
• Detail-oriented with a high commitment to client service and ethical standards
• Ability to manage priorities and multiple tasks effectively
• Prior experience working remotely and eagerness for continuous professional growth
• A self-starter mindset with interest in community and professional engagement

Nice-to-Haves

• An existing book of business in real estate litigation or related transactional work
• Demonstrated success in client generation and referral network development
• Experience mentoring or leading litigation teams
• Ambition to grow into a leadership role in a future regional office

This Role Offers

• Competitive base salary in the range of $150,000–$180,000, based on experience
• Bonus potential tied to KPIs and any transferred business brought in
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with matching
• Fully remote position that will remain remote—no return to office required
• Required minimum of 1,440 billable hours per year, with bonus opportunities for exceeding billable targets and greater flexibility for business development time
• Clear path to equity partnership and transparent performance metrics to maintain equity
• Equipment, software, and phone stipend for hybrid work when remote