Attorney – Real Estate Litigation
Location: Remote (California-based)
Main Office: Newport Beach, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $180,000 – $240,000 annually (commensurate with experience) + performance-based bonus
About the Rol
eWe are seeking a highly skilled Attorney with 4–15 years of litigation experience, specifically in real estate and complex business litigation, to join our growing practice. This position is remote within California, with the firm's main office located in Newport Beach
.
This role offers the opportunity to manage high-value, complex litigation matters involving land-use disputes, business conflicts, property rights, and municipal-related issues. The ideal candidate thrives in a strategic litigation environment, takes ownership of cases, and delivers exceptional results for sophisticated clients with multimillion-dollar real estate asset
s.
Key Responsibilit
- iesManage a diverse caseload of complex real estate and business litigation matt
- ersDevelop and drive litigation strategy aligned with client objecti
- vesDraft and respond to discovery (interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissi
- on)Conduct and defend depositions of fact and expert witnes
- sesDraft and argue motions, including dispositive motions and motions in lim
- ineRepresent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and civil tri
- alsServe as first or second chair in trial as warran
- tedOversee trial preparation, calendar management, and key litigation deadli
- nesEngage in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolut
- ionProvide strategic legal advice regarding litigation risks and expos
- ureManage client communications, reporting, and budgeting for ongoing matt
- ersCollaborate with senior leadership on case strategy and firm initiati
ves
Qualificat
- ions4–15 years of litigation experience, with a strong emphasis in real estate litiga
- tionJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law sc
- hoolActive membership in the California State Bar in good stan
- dingStrong knowledge of California civil procedure, evidence, and substantive real estate
- lawProven experience drafting and responding to complex disco
- veryExperience taking and defending deposit
- ionsTrial experience (first or second chair prefer
- red)Demonstrated ability to manage multiple cases and consistently meet deadl
- inesExceptional legal writing, analytical, and research sk
- illsAbility to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with a
- teamExperience working with municipalities, land-use matters, or complex property disputes is a
plus
Billable Expectations & Bonus Stru
- ctureExpected annual billable requirement: approximately 1,700
- hoursPerformance-based bonus opportunities for exceeding billable expecta
- tionsAdditional opportunities for administrative growth projects and strategic firm initia
tives
Be
- nefitsCompetitive compensation p
- ackagePerformance-based annual
- bonusHealth and dental coverage (HMO and PPO op
- tions)Vision, long-term disability, and AD&D co
- verageGenerous vacation, paid holidays, and sick
- leaveSimple IRA retirement plan with employer contri
- butionRemote flexibility within Cali
for
nia
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