Real Estate Attorney
Fully remote opportunity with a Southern California-based boutique real estate law firm.
About us
Founded roughly a decade ago and based in Southern California with an additional office in Irvine, we are a boutique real estate law firm representing clients across a wide range of transactional and litigation matters. Our practice covers commercial acquisitions, leasing disputes, boundary conflicts, HOA matters, zoning issues, and promissory notes. We work with a diverse client base and pride ourselves on delivering sharp, practical legal counsel without the bureaucracy of a large firm. Our team is small by design, collaborative by nature, and built around attorneys who take ownership of their work and client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Handle a caseload of real estate litigation matters from inception through trial and appeals, including landlord/tenant disputes, boundary and title disputes, easement and encroachment issues, and HOA/CC&R matters
- Represent clients in commercial and residential real estate acquisitions, sales, and leasing disputes
- Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, promissory notes, deeds of trust, and related transactional documents
- Advise clients on zoning, land use, and due diligence matters
- Conduct and manage discovery, depositions, motions practice, and trial preparation
- Actively develop and grow a personal book of business through client relationships and referral networks
- Collaborate with managing partner and team attorneys on case strategy and firm goals
- Participate in weekly strategy meetings and monthly goal reviews with firm leadership
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active Arizona Bar license required (California Bar a plus)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in real estate law, with a significant focus on litigation
- Strong background in landlord/tenant disputes, title matters, boundary and easement issues, CC&Rs, and HOA litigation
- Experience handling matters through trial, including motions practice, discovery, and appellate work
- Proven ability to manage a caseload independently and exercise sound legal judgment with minimal oversight
- Existing book of business strongly preferred
- Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
- Comfortable working in a fully remote, self-directed environment
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus commission and bonuses (typically 18% of collections on originated business)
- 401(k) with matching
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee (family plans available)
- Paid CLEs and Bar dues covered
- Stipends and reimbursements for client lunches and business development events
- Paralegal and legal assistant support provided
- Clear path to equity shareholder with defined KPIs
- Laptop and software provided
- Casual dress code for internal meetings
- Autonomy to grow and manage your own book of business
Pay
$160,000 - $225,000 per year
Schedule
Fully remote, permanently (no hybrid switch)