Posted 11/13/2026
Job Number: 18460
Business and/or Real Estate Litigation Attorney
California • Remote
Industry: Legal Services
Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $205000 - $260000
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Job Description
Position Title: Business and/or Real Estate Litigation Attorney
A boutique litigation practice in the San Francisco Bay Area is adding a lead attorney who will own business and real estate disputes from first filing through trial preparation. The firm serves private clients and small business owners, and it keeps its docket deliberately manageable. Roughly 60 matters are open firm-wide, and the practice does not operate as a volume shop. The attorney in this position will carry about 20 cases at a time, supported by a second attorney and a paralegal or legal assistant on each team.
The culture is fully remote, relaxed, and collegial. Hours are flexible to accommodate family needs, and the firm is open to a part-time arrangement for the right candidate. The firm also plans to introduce annual reviews and raises, and it is open to discussing partnership with the right person over time.
Salary Range: $205,000 – $260,000 / Year DOE
Business and/or Real Estate Litigation Attorney Responsibilities
- Serve as lead attorney on business and real estate disputes, managing each matter from intake through trial preparation
- Handle contract disputes and real estate litigation matters other than residential landlord-tenant cases
- Prepare cases for trial, including strategy, discovery, motion practice, and pretrial work
- Guide private clients and small business owners through stressful disputes with clear communication and sound judgment
- Manage a docket of approximately 20 matters with the support of a second attorney and a paralegal or legal assistant
- Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and supporting staff
- Appear in court on an occasional basis, typically in person about once per quarter, with trial approximately once per year
- Meet an annual billable expectation of 1,600 hours
Business and/or Real Estate Litigation Attorney Requirements
- Active California bar admission
- 8 or more years of business and/or real estate litigation experience in California
- Demonstrated experience as lead attorney, having managed a case from beginning to end
- Experience in trial preparation through trial
- Interest in supervising and leading junior attorneys and supporting paralegals
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload without close oversight
- Availability during Pacific Time business hours, Monday through Friday
- Experience in a smaller firm setting is preferred
- Experience with San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding county courts is preferred
- Experience with Clio is preferred
- Experience with BOB is preferred
Benefits
- Fully remote work with flexible hours
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Unlimited paid time off and all federal holidays
- One-time technology stipend for home office setup
- Bar dues and continuing legal education covered by the firm
Qualified California litigators who want to lead their own cases, work remotely, and join a relaxed, family-friendly boutique are invited to apply today.
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