Litigation Attorney in San Diego, CA

Jobot; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid schedule

Health coverage

Gym membership

Parking

Job summary

Jobot in San Diego, CA seeks a Litigation Attorney with a Real Estate preference to handle civil litigation and real estate matters. You will prepare pleadings, motions, and support trial preparation, while maintaining strong client communication.

The ideal candidate has a JD and active CA Bar, 3+ years of litigation experience, trial exposure, and excellent research/writing skills. Hybrid schedule with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• JD and active California Bar admission.
• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience; real estate experience preferred.
• Trial experience required; second-chair acceptable.
• Strong legal research, writing and drafting skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage cases independently.
• Excellent client relations and communication skills.
• Proficiency with litigation software and case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Handle civil litigation and real estate matters.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Support trial preparation and participate in trials as needed.
• Advise clients and maintain strong communication.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals and support staff.
• Manage an independent caseload.

Skills

Litigation

Real estate law

Legal writing

Client communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar admission

Tools

Case management software

Westlaw / Lexis

Job description

Litigation Attorney (Real Estate preferred) | San Diego, CA | $130-250k+ | Hybrid Schedule

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Alizen Rodriguez

Salary: $130,000 - $250,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a boutique law firm specializing in civil litigation and real estate law. We serve clients across acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and property management, providing strategic, client-focused legal solutions. Our team values autonomy, collaboration, and delivering high-quality results without constraints of a large firm environment.

Why join us

• Autonomy to manage cases your way and focus on client outcomes.
• Flexible work/life balance with unlimited PTO and optional hybrid schedule.
• Competitive base salary with bonus opportunities based on performance.
• Benefits include health coverage, gym membership allowance, parking, and a collaborative culture with perks.

Job Details

Job Duties:

• Handle civil litigation and real estate matters.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Support trial preparation and participate in trials as needed.
• Advise clients and maintain strong communication.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Manage an independent caseload.

Job Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active California Bar admission.
• Minimum 3 years of litigation experience; real estate experience preferred.
• Trial (second-chair ok) experience required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and drafting skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage cases independently.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Proficiency with litigation software and case management systems.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.