Associate Attorney- Real Estate

Equity Legal LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth and advancement opportunities

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Equity Legal LLP is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to manage real estate cases and serve clients through innovative legal solutions. Candidates should have a J.D. degree, California State Bar admission, and 1-3 years of civil litigation experience, particularly in real estate law.

This is a flexible, fully remote position that may transition to a hybrid model in the future. Equity Legal offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant civil litigation experience, preferably in real estate law.
• Trial experience in state or federal bench/jury trials, mediations, and/or arbitrations is a plus.
• Experience in foreclosure defense or representing creditors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of real estate cases and consumer litigation.
• Consult and represent clients in real estate transactions.
• Prepare and review legal documents, agreements, and pleadings.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Excellent writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with law firm technology

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. degree from an accredited law school

Admission to the California State Bar

Tools

Clio Manage

G Suite

Zoom

DialPad

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting: Associate Attorney

Equity Legal is a dynamic, progressive real estate law firm committed to reshaping the real estate legal landscape through technological innovation and client‑centered representation. We are looking for a driven, dedicated Associate Attorney who embodies our core values: Integrity, Nurturing Growth, Service Excellence, Professionalism, Innovation, Respect, and Entrepreneurship.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of real estate cases, including consumer litigation related to real estate transactions, disputes over misrepresentation, failure to disclose, or breach of fiduciary duty.
• Real estate transaction consulting and representation.
• Foreclosure defense.
• Property disputes.
• Easement and land‑use matters.
• Landlord/tenant disputes.
• Transactional work: review and draft agreements, leases, easements, corporate agreements, and business formation documents.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, depositions, and other legal proceedings.
• Develop and implement discovery plans; draft pleadings; respond to discovery requests; bring, oppose, and argue dispositive motions.
• Provide updates to clients and advise landlords in eviction processes.
• Guide and manage tasks for staff members and paralegals/legal assistants.
• Meet and exceed billable hour requirements.

Your Profile

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar.
• 1‑3 years of relevant civil litigation experience, preferably in real estate law.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with law firm technology and software tools: Clio Manage, G Suite, Zoom, DialPad.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with California State and Federal Courts.

Additional Desired Skills

• Trial experience in state or federal bench/jury trials, administrative hearings, mediations, and/or arbitrations.
• Experience in real estate transaction litigation, failure to disclose cases, or easement or land use matters.
• Experience in landlord/tenant disputes.
• Business and transactional experience, including handling corporate agreements and business formations.
• Prior experience in foreclosure defense or representing creditors or loan servicers/investors.
• Expertise in drafting easements, consulting in real estate transactions, and drafting and reviewing contracts, leases, joint ownership agreements, and both commercial and residential leases.

Why Join Equity Legal

• Part of a visionary journey toward national expansion and cutting‑edge service delivery.
• Flexible, rewarding work environment that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Growth and advancement opportunities with competitive compensation and health benefits.
• Fully remote firm with potential to transition to a hybrid model; may require future commute to San Diego County corporate office.

Equity Legal is an equal‑opportunity employer.