Real Estate Litigation Attorney
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage real estate litigation cases from inception through resolution, ensuring a strategic approach to each unique case
- Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and provide clear, actionable legal advice that aligns with their goals
- Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements, with precision and attention to detail
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies and ensure compliance with California real estate laws
- Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations, advocating effectively on their behalf
- Foster a collaborative team environment by sharing insights and strategies with colleagues to enhance overall firm performance
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of real estate litigation trends and legal precedents to provide informed counsel to clients and the firm alike
Qualifications
- Active license to practice law in California
- 4-7 years of litigation experience
- Strong legal writing and research skills
- Strong law and motion skills
- Deposition experience is preferred
- Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, CEB
- Can work independently and collaborate with other attorneys
- Comfortable working remotely
About Castaneda & Co.
Castaneda & Co., PC is a boutique real estate litigation firm based in California. We represent buyers in fraud, non-disclosure, and breach of fiduciary duty cases, as well as small business tenants in commercial lease disputes.
We do things a little differently. Our work is driven by original thinking, deep legal analysis, and strong writing—not templates or volume work. We like going up against bigger firms and winning by simply outthinking them.
Our culture is collaborative and high-performing. There’s no ego here—just a team of people who care about doing great work and helping each other grow. We give honest feedback, celebrate wins, and back each other up when things get busy.
If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be challenged, supported, and surrounded by smart, friendly people who take their work (but not themselves) seriously—you’ll fit right in.