Senior Associate Attorney - Commercial Real Estate Litigation

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); A distancia; USD 270.000 - 320.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote work

Strong bonus structure

Path to partnership

Equity ownership potential

Descripción de la vacante

Jobot is a Southern California-based commercial real estate boutique law firm seeking an experienced commercial real estate litigator at the partner or senior associate level to join and help lead our busy litigation practice.

You will take a leading role in managing a portfolio of CRE litigation matters, develop strategy, supervise pleadings and discovery, and guide clients through complex disputes with a focus on practical, business-oriented outcomes.

Formación

• At least 5+ years of sophisticated commercial litigation experience.
• Experience at a highly regarded law firm or sophisticated real estate litigation practice.
• Experience independently managing complex litigation matters and client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation practice and procedure.
• Experience with commercial landlord-tenant disputes and related real estate litigation.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop litigation strategy and exercise sound judgment with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and matter-management skills, including multi-matter management.
• Experience supervising and mentoring attorneys, paralegals, and other litigation professionals.
• Membership in good standing with the California Bar.

Responsabilidades

• Lead a busy portfolio of commercial real estate litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical, commercially focused advice to real estate clients.
• Handle complex disputes involving commercial leases, landlord-tenant relationships, and real estate ventures.
• Draft and supervise pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents.
• Manage all phases of discovery including depositions and expert discovery.
• Prepare for and handle mediations, arbitrations, hearings, trials, and other proceedings.
• Manage client relationships and advise on litigation strategy and broader business considerations.

Conocimientos

Commercial litigation

California Bar

Client relations

Mentoring

Legal research

Educación

California Bar admission

Descripción del empleo

Job details: Southern California (Remote) Base + Strong Bonus Structure

Salary: $270,000 – $320,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Andrew Nguyen

We are a commercial real estate boutique law firm rooted in Big Law expertise, based in Los Angeles and San Diego. Combining top-tier legal talent with a lean, entrepreneurial business model, the firm delivers responsive, high-quality legal work across complex commercial real estate matters—including purchase and sale finance, acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and joint venture transactions.

Why join us?

• Base Salary: $270K – $320K+ depending on experience
• Bonus over 1750 billables
• 100% remote
• Strong productivity-based annual bonuses
• Clear path to partnership and potential equity ownership

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced commercial real estate litigator at the partner or senior associate level to join and help lead our busy and growing litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading role in managing a busy portfolio of commercial real estate litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy and provide practical, commercially focused advice to sophisticated real estate clients.
• Handle complex disputes involving commercial leases, landlord-tenant relationships, unlawful detainer and possession matters, purchase and sale agreements, real estate partnerships and joint ventures, property ownership and management, and other commercial real estate matters.
• Draft and supervise the preparation of pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including document discovery, written discovery, depositions, expert discovery, and related strategy.
• Prepare for and handle mediations, arbitrations, hearings, trials, and other contested proceedings as appropriate.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted adviser to clients on both litigation strategy and broader business considerations.

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of sophisticated commercial litigation experience, preferably with a significant concentration in commercial real estate litigation.
• Experience at a highly regarded law firm or sophisticated real estate litigation practice.
• Substantial experience independently managing complex litigation matters and client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation practice and procedure.
• Experience with commercial landlord-tenant disputes and other real estate-related litigation strongly preferred.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop litigation strategy and exercise sound judgment with limited supervision.
• Strong organizational and matter-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple active matters and competing deadlines.
• Experience supervising and mentoring attorneys, paralegals, and other litigation professionals.
• Membership in good standing with the California Bar.

Partner-Level Candidates

For candidates seeking to join at the partner level, we will consider a range of backgrounds and practice profiles. A portable book of business or established client relationships is preferred but not required. Of equal importance are demonstrated litigation expertise, leadership ability, strong client relationships, sound judgment, and the ability and desire to contribute meaningfully to the growth and management of the practice.

The firm is particularly interested in senior associates who are excited by the opportunity to take an active role in building a growing litigation team rather than simply joining an established institutional structure.

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