Real Estate Attorney, Landlord-Tenant

Career Consulting Partners

Real Estate Attorney managing unlawful detainer actions and civil real estate litigation for a boutique law firm in California. Handling all aspects of case management and court appearances.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timeGlendale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a combined caseload of unlawful detainer actions and civil real estate/landlord-tenant litigation matters
Draft, propound, and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions
Develop and execute discovery strategies to support case progression and resolution
Prepare and argue motions, including discovery-related motions (e.g., motions to compel, protective orders)
Appear regularly in court for hearings, case management conferences, and unlawful detainer proceedings
Handle case management responsibilities, including meeting deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedural rules
Collaborate with team members while maintaining the ability to work independently

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in civil discovery, case management, law, and motions
Must have litigation experience, drafting discovery, and handling court appearances.
1 to 4 years of experience in CA Litigation
Juris Doctorate and California Bar Accreditation required.
Experience with unlawful detainers, landlord-tenant, or real estate litigation strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

401k match up to 4%
PTO
Sick Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil discoverycase managementlitigationdrafting discoverycourt appearancesmotionsunlawful detainerslandlord-tenant litigationreal estate litigation

Soft Skills

collaborationindependencedeadline managementcompliance

Certifications

Juris DoctorateCalifornia Bar Accreditation