Job description
Trueline’s client, a boutique real estate law firm with a fully remote team based in Southern California, is seeking a Real Estate Litigation Attorney to join their growing practice. This full-time position requires managing real estate disputes from intake through resolution and taking an active role in developing client relationships across California.
**THIS IS A FULLY REMOTE POSITION ONLY!
***MUST BE BARRED IN CALIFRONIA AND RESIDE IN CALIFORNIA! NO EXCEPTIONS!
What You’ll Do as the Real Estate Litigation Attorney:
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
Must-Haves as the Real Estate Litigation Attorney:
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
Nice-to-Haves as the Real Estate Litigation Attorney:
An existing book of business in real estate litigation or related transactional work
Demonstrated success in client generation and referral network development
Experience mentoring or leading litigation teams
Ambition to grow into a leadership role in a future regional office
This Role Offers:
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
Salary: $130,000 – $200,000 / yearOriginally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: Canada, United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC-4, UTC-3.5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.