Lead Landlord-Tenant Litigator | Remote Option

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Hybrid/Remote Flexibility

Job summary

Jobot is a California-based litigation-focused law firm representing landlords, property owners, developers, contractors, and business operators in high-stakes real estate and civil disputes. With offices in North Hollywood and Carlsbad, we have a track record including seven-figure recoveries and complex construction litigation defense.

We are seeking an experienced California attorney to join our growing real estate litigation practice focused on landlord-tenant matters and unlawful detainer

Qualifications

• Active and in-good-standing membership with the California Bar.
• Minimum of 4 years of attorney experience.
• Experience handling landlord-tenant matters, unlawful detainer litigation, or closely related real estate litigation.
• Ability to independently manage cases from intake through resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent client communication and case management abilities.
• Working knowledge of California landlord-tenant statutes and unlawful detainer procedures.
• Trial experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle unlawful detainer matters from inception through resolution, including notices, pleadings, discovery, motions, settlement negotiations, and trial
• Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials
• Advise clients regarding California landlord-tenant laws, lease enforcement, tenant disputes, and property-related legal issues
• Draft and review notices to tenants, lease-related correspondence, settlement agreements, and other landlord-tenant documents
• Handle disputes involving nonpayment of rent, lease violations, holdover tenants, nuisance claims, unauthorized occupants, and other tenancy issues
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents
• Develop litigation strategies based on the facts, applicable law, and client objectives
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, risk, timelines, and potential outcomes
• Manage an independent caseload while meeting court deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff on complex or high-volume matters
• Stay current on changes to California landlord-tenant law, eviction procedures, rent regulations, and related local ordinances

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Case management

CA Bar

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Jobot is a California-based litigation-focused law firm representing landlords, property owners, developers, contractors, and business operators in high-stakes real estate and civil disputes. With offices in North Hollywood and Carlsbad, we have a track record including seven-figure recoveries and complex construction litigation defense.

We are seeking an experienced California attorney to join our growing real estate litigation practice focused on landlord-tenant matters and unlawful detainer