Civil Litigation Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; Del Mar (CA); Remote; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan without matching

PTO of around one week or 10 days in a

5 sick days

Free parking in Del Mar

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney to manage sophisticated civil litigation matters in a remote role, with a strong focus on real estate, construction, and complex business disputes. You will lead litigation strategy, draft pleadings, and participate in depositions while collaborating with a paralegal team.

Requirements include 5+ years in civil litigation, California Bar membership, and trial experience; Spanish or Farsi language skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general civil litigation experience.
• Trial experience from inception to resolution required.
• Barred in California.
• Experience with Cleo, Word, Outlook, and Slack.
• Civil litigation focus; real estate/construction experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Farsi preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle real estate and construction disputes.
• Lead trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Conduct depositions and develop case strategy.
• Collaborate with paralegal support.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial experience

Case management

Spanish

Farsi

Real estate litigation

Construction litigation

Education

California Bar License

Tools

Cleo

Word

Outlook

Slack

Job description

Position Title: Civil Litigation Attorney - Remote

This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled litigator to take ownership of sophisticated civil litigation matters while working alongside a highly respected and collaborative legal team. The Civil Litigation Attorney will manage cases from initial strategy through resolution, gaining meaningful courtroom experience, leading litigation efforts, and playing a key role in achieving successful outcomes for clients. With a strong focus on real estate, construction, and complex business disputes, this role offers exposure to challenging, high-impact cases that will continue to sharpen litigation and trial skills. Supported by a dedicated paralegal and a team that values mentorship, professionalism, and long-term growth, the ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where initiative, strategic thinking, and strong advocacy are recognized and rewarded.

Salary Range: $145,000 - $200,000 / Year DOE

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general civil litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle cases involving real estate and construction disputes
• Take an active role in trial preparation and courtroom proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Conduct depositions and manage case strategy
• Work closely with a shared paralegal for case support

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in general civil litigation
• Must have trial experience from start to finish
• Barred in California
• Experience with Cleo, Word, Outlook, and Slack
• Civil litigation experience is required
• Construction and real estate litigation experience is preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish or Farsi is preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K plan without matching
• PTO of around one week or 10 days in the first year
• 5 sick days
• Free parking in Del Mar