Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Title: Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A San Diego-based law firm with a focus on real estate law is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience to join its growing team. This role involves handling a diverse portfolio of real estate disputes and transactions, from litigation to consulting on deals and agreements. The position is ideal for a candidate with a strong foundation in civil litigation and a desire to build deep subject matter expertise in real estate matters within a collaborative and process-driven environment.

Duties:

• Manage a caseload involving:

  • Real estate-related consumer litigation (e.g., non-disclosure, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty)

  • Consulting on real estate transactions

  • Foreclosure defense proceedings

  • Property boundary and ownership disputes

  • Land-use and easement matters

  • Landlord-tenant conflicts

• Draft and review legal documents such as:

  • Lease agreements

  • Easements

  • Business formation records

  • Corporate contracts and transactional materials

• Represent clients in legal settings, including:

  • Court hearings

  • Mediations

  • Depositions

• Oversee legal discovery and drafting responsibilities:

  • Create discovery plans

  • Draft and respond to pleadings and motions

  • Handle dispositive motions and pre-trial filings

• Maintain clear and regular communication with clients regarding case status and strategic advice

• Provide leadership and delegate work effectively to legal support staff

• Track and meet billable hour expectations in a timely, professional manner

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of litigation experience, with preference for real estate-related practice

• Solid legal research, writing, and analytical skills

• Experience in client advisory and courtroom representation

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, tech-enabled legal environment

• Knowledge of California procedural rules and court systems

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited institution

Certifications:

• Must be an active member in good standing with the California State Bar

Skills:

• Legal drafting and litigation strategy

• Strong oral and written advocacy

• Familiarity with legal software and communication tools, including:

  • Clio Manage

  • G Suite

  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

  • Zoom and DialPad

• Experience with trial preparation, mediations, and arbitration is a plus

• Exposure to both litigation and transactional real estate law

• Ability to manage staff and collaborate cross-functionally

Job Location:

• San Diego, CA

• Remote

Benefits:

• Health insurance coverage

• Flexible remote work structure (with possible hybrid transition)

• Exposure to high-impact, growth-oriented legal work

• Opportunities for advancement and professional development within a nationally expanding practice

• Collaborative, entrepreneurial team environment