Real Estate Litigation Attorney — Autonomy & Partnership

Five Star Placements, LLC; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k)

PTO starting at 10 days a year

Path to partnership

Occasional discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Five Star Placements, LLC seeks a litigation attorney for a real estate boutique in Orange County. Expect autonomy with direct partner access, a varied docket, and a 1,440-hour annual billable requirement.

The role emphasizes defense work with some plaintiff-side matters, including evictions, and offers potential for partnership based on performance. Onsite work in California is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience; 5+ years ideal.
• Real estate litigation background preferred; bankruptcy experience valued.
• Admitted to practice in California; able to work onsite in Orange County.

Responsibilities

• Carry a caseload with about 90% real estate litigation.
• Handle breach of contract claims and a broad mix of disputes.
• Work bankruptcy matters tied to foreclosure, including stay filings.
• Support real estate transactions as they arise.
• Draft demurrers and motions; take and defend depositions; appear in court.
• Practice mainly in state superior court; some federal court work.

Skills

Civil litigation

Real estate litigation

Bankruptcy experience

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Five Star Placements, LLC seeks a litigation attorney for a real estate boutique in Orange County. Expect autonomy with direct partner access, a varied docket, and a 1,440-hour annual billable requirement.

The role emphasizes defense work with some plaintiff-side matters, including evictions, and offers potential for partnership based on performance. Onsite work in California is required.