Attorney Real Estate Business Litigation Hybrid 149018

Mission Recruiting; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare stipend

Paid holidays and PTO

Paid parking

Monthly Target gift card

Professional development and mentoring

Job summary

Mission Recruiting is seeking a mid-to-senior Associate Attorney in Pasadena, California, handling a mix of business, real estate, complex litigation, and transactional matters. The role offers meaningful responsibility, direct client communication, and autonomy without a minimum billable-hour requirement.

Responsibilities include managing diverse matters through pre-litigation to trial or settlement, drafting pleadings and contracts, and advising on corporate governance and real estate issues.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing is required.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities are essential.
• Experience drafting contracts and negotiating terms is needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of business, real estate, litigation, and transactional matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other filings; conduct legal research.
• Appear at court proceedings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Client communication

Case management

Education

California Bar license

Job description

Mid-to-Senior Associate Attorney

Business, Real Estate & Complex Litigation

Pasadena, California | $135,000-$175,000 | No Minimum Billable-Hour Requirement

A sophisticated legal practice is seeking a talented mid-to-senior-level Associate Attorney to handle a diverse mix of business law, real estate, complex litigation, transactional matters, and select mass tort cases.

This opportunity is designed for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, direct client communication, sophisticated matters, and greater autonomy without an arbitrary minimum billable-hour requirement.

The Opportunity

• The Associate Attorney will manage a varied portfolio of business, real estate, litigation, and transactional matters with increasing independence. Responsibilities include:
• Handling business and real estate disputes from pre-litigation through trial, arbitration, mediation, or settlement
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and other litigation filings
• Conducting legal research and developing persuasive written analysisAppearing at court proceedings, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, purchase agreements, leases, operating agreements, corporate governance documents, and related instruments
• Advising clients regarding business formation, corporate governance, commercial transactions, risk management, and real estate matters
• Assisting with complex mass tort litigation and other significant disputes
• Communicating directly with clients and providing practical, business-minded legal guidance
• Developing case and transaction strategy while identifying legal and commercial risks
• Managing deadlines, deliverables, and the forward movement of assigned matters

What You Bring

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• At least three years of relevant legal experience preferred
• Interest and experience in business and real estate law
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience independently managing matters, deadlines, and client relationships
• Meaningful pre-trial litigation experience
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work independently
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to legal work
• Trial experience is a plus but is not required

Compensation & Benefits

• $135,000-$175,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• No minimum billable-hour requirement
• Healthcare stipend
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Paid parking
• Monthly Target gift card
• Professional development and mentorship
• Direct access to partners and clients
• Long-term career-growth potential

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants substantive legal work, direct client relationships, professional autonomy, and the ability to build a broad practice across litigation and transactional matters.

Salary Range: $135,000-$175,000

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Compensation:
$135,000-$175,000 per year