Asscociate Counsel

About the role

A well-established California law firm with deep roots in real estate litigation is seeking a Senior Real Estate Litigation Attorney to work remotely across San Diego, Riverside & San Bernardino counties.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of real estate litigation: case evaluation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, settlement negotiation, and appeals
• Strategize and execute favorable resolutions—whether by motion or trial—for complex real estate disputes
• Research, advise, and counsel on intricate real estate statutes, regulations, and transactional risk as they intersect with litigation
• Draft, review, and negotiate key legal documents associated with real estate litigation (e.g. purchase agreements, easements, title disputes, boundary conflicts)
• Drive business development efforts by cultivating referral sources, networking with property owners, real estate developers, brokers, and other P&C (property & casualty) stakeholders
• Mentor junior attorneys or paralegals where applicable, and collaborate with colleagues on firm strategy

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• Minimum 4 years of dedicated experience in real estate litigation in California
• Demonstrated success in managing matters from inception to resolution (motions, trials, appeals)
• Strong analytical, oral advocacy, and legal-writing skills
• Ability to juggle multiple matters, prioritize deadlines, and deliver high-quality client service
• Independent self-starter with ambition for business development
• Detail-oriented mindset and commitment to continuous professional growth
• Experience working remotely, reliably, and autonomously
• Willingness to spend ~75% of the time in the defined geographic market focusing on client development

Qualifications

• An existing book of real estate litigation business (or the ability to absorb one)
• Experience in real estate–adjacent litigation (e.g. title insurance disputes, boundary, easement, land use)
• Prior success in generating new business via relationships with developers, brokers, or regional attorneys
• Familiarity with California title law, CEQA, real property regulation, and land use litigation

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Benefits

Full benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) match, support for CLEs & bar dues

Pay

Competitive base salary (approx. $140,000 to $175,000, depending on experience)

Schedule

Flexible remote work (no return to office) with firm-allocated paralegal support

Targeted billable range

1,500–1,800 hours per year

Company Culture

Trueline and its clients are committed to an equal-opportunity employer and welcome smart and ambitious applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.