Real Estate Attorney

Jobot; Scottsdale (AZ); Remote; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Matching

Fully Remote

Health insurance

Paid CLEs

Bar Dues

Equity pathway

Laptop provided

Stipends for BD

Casual dress code

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced real estate litigation attorney for a fully remote role supporting a Southern California-based firm. The attorney will handle a broad caseload from inception through appeals, including landlord/tenant and title disputes, while advising on zoning and due diligence.

Excellent advocacy and the ability to build a personal practice are essential. The position offers competitive compensation, with 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision for employees, a clear path to

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Arizona Bar license required (California Bar a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in real estate law with a focus on litigation.
• Experience handling matters through trial, including motions practice, discovery, and appellate work.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills; comfortable in a remote, self-directed environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of real estate litigation matters from inception through trial and appeals.
• Represent clients in commercial and residential real estate acquisitions, sales, and leasing disputes.
• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, promissory notes, deeds of trust, and related documents.
• Advise clients on zoning, land use, and due diligence matters.
• Conduct and manage discovery, depositions, motions, and trial preparation.
• Develop and grow a personal book of business through client relationships and referrals.
• Collaborate with managing partner and team attorneys on case strategy and firm goals.
• Participate in weekly strategy meetings and monthly goal reviews with firm leadership.

Skills

Real estate litigation

Tenant/landlord disputes

Remote work capability

Legal research & writing

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Job details:

Fully Remote Opportunity with Southern California Based Firm!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kevin Shilney

Salary: $160,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded roughly a decade ago and based in SoCal with an additional office in Irvine, we are a boutique real estate law firm representing clients across a wide range of transactional and litigation matters. Our practice covers everything from commercial acquisitions and leasing disputes to boundary conflicts, HOA matters, zoning issues, and promissory notes. We work with a diverse client base and pride ourselves on delivering sharp, practical legal counsel without the bureaucracy of a large firm. Our team is small by design, collaborative by nature, and built around attorneys who take ownership of their work and their client relationships.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary commensurate with experience, plus commission and bonuses (typically 18% of collections on originated business)
• 401(k) with Matching
• Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee, with family plans available
• Fully Remote, Permanently, no hybrid switch ever
• Paid CLEs and Bar Dues covered
• Stipends and reimbursements for client lunches and business development events
• Paralegal and Legal Assistant Support provided
• Clear Path to Equity Shareholder with defined KPIs
• Laptop and Software Provided
• Casual dress code for internal meetings
• Autonomy to grow and manage your own book of business

Job Details

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of real estate litigation matters from inception through trial and appeals, including landlord/tenant disputes, boundary and title disputes, easement and encroachment issues, and HOA/CC&R matters
• Represent clients in commercial and residential real estate acquisitions, sales, and leasing disputes
• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, promissory notes, deeds of trust, and related transactional documents
• Advise clients on zoning, land use, and due diligence matters
• Conduct and manage discovery, depositions, motions practice, and trial preparation
• Actively develop and grow a personal book of business through client relationships and referral networks
• Collaborate with managing partner and team attorneys on case strategy and firm goals
• Participate in weekly strategy meetings and monthly goal reviews with firm leadership

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active Arizona Bar license required (California Bar a plus)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in real estate law, with a significant focus on litigation
• Strong background in landlord/tenant disputes, title matters, boundary and easement issues, CC&Rs, and HOA litigation
• Experience handling matters through trial, including motions practice, discovery, and appellate work
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently and exercise sound legal judgment with minimal oversight
• Existing book of business strongly preferred
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills
• Comfortable working in a fully remote, self-directed environment

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.