Attorney - Business and Real Estate Litigation

An established firm based in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Business and Real Estate Litigation Attorney with 4+ years of experience to join their team in a hybrid capacity (1 day in office).

About the role

This Attorney will represent clients in sophisticated business and real estate disputes from pleadings through resolution, including commercial litigation, business disputes, commercial landlord defense, HOA disputes, real estate litigation, pre-trial litigation, mediations, arbitrations, settlement negotiations, and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial litigation, business litigation, real estate litigation, landlord and tenant disputes, HOA disputes, and related civil litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, complaints, discovery requests, discovery responses, briefs, and other litigation filings
• Take and defend depositions involving parties, witnesses, experts, and business representatives
• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, motions, and other litigation proceedings
• Prepare for and participate in mediations, arbitrations, settlement conferences, and negotiations
• Manage discovery, document review, factual investigation, case assessment, and litigation strategy
• Prepare matters for pre-trial proceedings, trial preparation, arbitration, and settlement resolution
• Communicate with clients regarding case strategy, litigation updates, risks, deadlines, and resolution options
• Work closely with partners and team members on plaintiff-side and defense-side commercial disputes
• Represent commercial tenants, landlords, business owners, HOAs, and other real estate and business clients in litigation matters

Requirements

• Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar
• 5+ years of commercial litigation, business litigation, or real estate litigation experience
• Experience handling landlord, tenant, HOA, commercial lease, business dispute, and real estate litigation matters
• Strong experience drafting pleadings, motions, complaints, discovery, correspondence, and settlement documents
• Experience taking and defending depositions
• Experience appearing in court and handling motion practice
• Experience participating in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively with partners and litigation teams
• Strong written advocacy, oral advocacy, analytical, and client communication skills
• Trial experience is preferred but not required
• Currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa

Benefits

• Salary range: $190,000-$230,000+, contingent on experience
• Very robust performance-based bonus structure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Professional development support

About the team

Collaborative litigation team environment with opportunity to handle substantive litigation responsibilities and client-facing work.