Litigation Associate Attorney

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Minimum five years of civil litigation experience, preferably with real estate cases
• 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
• Residency in Southern California (south of Santa Clarita) and located within the territory where you’ll conduct business development (80% of your time)
• 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
• Able 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

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of civil litigation experience, preferably with real estate cases
• 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
• Residency in Southern California (south of Santa Clarita) and located within the territory where you’ll conduct business development (80% of your time)
• 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
• Able 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

Skills

• 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
• Able 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

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with matching

Pay

$150,000–$180,000, based on experience

Schedule

Fully remote position that will remain remote—no return to office required

Additional Information

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

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote 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.