Real Estate Litigation Attorney

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Real Estate Litigation Attorney for a boutique law firm with a remote team handling real estate disputes. Managing cases from intake through resolution in California with client development.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum THREE years of real estate litigation experience
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
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
An existing book of business in real estate litigation or related transactional work (Nice-to-Haves)
Demonstrated success in client generation and referral network development (Nice-to-Haves)
Experience mentoring or leading litigation teams (Nice-to-Haves)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary in the range of $150,000–$200,000, 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 remote work

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Hard Skills & Tools

Litigation StrategyPleadingsDiscoveryTrial PreparationSettlement NegotiationsLegal ResearchDocument DraftingTransactional Risk AssessmentTime TrackingBilling

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsDetail-OrientedSelf-Starter MindsetClient Service Orientation

Certifications

Active California State Bar Membership