Real Estate Litigation Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Real Estate Litigation Attorney for a fully remote position based in California. The role offers meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to gain substantive litigation experience in a specialized area of real estate law.

Duties

• Manage and assist with partition actions from initial evaluation through settlement, buyout, sale, or judgment.
• Draft complaints, answers, discovery, motions, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents.
• Analyze ownership rights, reimbursements, credits, rental value, improvements, mortgage payments, and other accounting issues.
• Develop litigation strategy and make recommendations regarding case direction.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, referees, brokers, experts, and other professionals.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Prepare for and appear at hearings, case management conferences, settlement conferences, and infrequent trials.
• Evaluate settlement opportunities and advise clients regarding risks, costs, and likely outcomes.
• Maintain accurate deadlines, case records, and strategic case plans.
• Use the firm's established litigation systems, templates, and workflows.
• Contribute to improvements in the firm's litigation processes and training materials.

Requirements

• Active membership in the California State Bar, or eligibility for admission following the California Bar Examination.
• Zero to six years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple active matters.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with clients and opposing counsel.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for case outcomes.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Interest in real estate litigation and developing expertise in a specialized area of law.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple active matters and deadlines.
• Effective communication with clients and opposing counsel.
• Interest in real estate litigation.

Benefits

• Fully remote position.
• Employer-paid health insurance.
• 401(k) with a 4% employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Monthly performance bonuses.
• Opportunities for performance-based salary increases.
• Reasonable billable-hour expectations.
• Established litigation templates and dedicated support.
• Substantive case responsibility without a traditional large-firm schedule.
• Training in a highly specialized area of California real estate law.
• Opportunities for leadership and partnership.

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