Real Estate Litigation Attorney

Overview

This role is for a litigation attorney with an active California law license, focused on real estate disputes. The practice is a boutique firm located in Silicon Valley specializing exclusively in residential purchase disputes (such as nondisclosure and broker negligence) and commercial lease disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception through resolution
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
• Take and defend depositions
• Develop trial strategy and prepare for trial
• Collaborate closely with other attorneys on case strategy
• Maintain direct communication with clients

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in California
• 4 to 7 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Proficiency in law and motion practice
• Deposition experience preferred
• Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, and CEB
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable working remotely

Billable Hours

• Required to bill and collect 1,440 hours annually (approximately 30 hours per week)

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $120,000 to $170,000 annually, depending on experience and hours billed
• Bonus opportunities available
• Health insurance (PPO and HMO) with 99% of base plan premium paid by employer
• Dental insurance (Guardian 3000) with 99% employer-paid premium
• Vision insurance with 99% employer-paid premium
• 401(k) plan with employer match up to 3.5%
• Approximately five weeks combined PTO, holidays, and sick leave
• $150,000 life insurance policy
• Home office reimbursement
• California bar dues reimbursement
• MCLE reimbursement up to $1,000 annually
• Incentive compensation plan

Location

• Silicon Valley, California

This position offers the opportunity to join a high-performing, collaborative litigation team focused on delivering exceptional legal work in real estate disputes.