United States (Remote)EngagementLitigation

California Real Estate Litigation Attorney

Job Description

Latitude Legal is seeking a California-licensed Real Estate and Business Litigation Attorney with at least 4 years of litigation experience to join a San Diego-based real estate and business litigation firm. The firm is open to an engagement (contract), engagement-to-perm, or direct hire structure, on either a part-time or full-time schedule, depending on the candidate's goals and fit. This is a fully remote role with the potential for a long-term assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigator who wants meaningful, substantive work on real property, title, and commercial disputes. The firm is a recognized boutique that handles a broad mix of matters for businesses, title insurers, lenders, developers, property owners, and individuals, from early case assessment through trial and appeal. The firm places a high value on culture: strong writing is foundational, and being a collaborative teammate is a close second. This role is ideal for a self-directed litigator who enjoys working closely with experienced partners and wants a long-term home or a steady, flexible engagement.

What You'll Do Includes:

Handle a broad range of real estate litigation matters, including quiet title, easement and boundary disputes, lis pendens issues, purchase-and-sale disputes, and commercial and residential landlord-tenant disputes.
Litigate business disputes, including breach of contract, partnership and shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud claims.
Support title insurance matters, including policy claims, coverage analysis, title curative issues, and related litigation involving title, escrow, and broker issues.
Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, oppositions, and briefs in California state and federal courts.
Prepare and respond to written discovery, manage document productions, and meet and confer with opposing counsel.
Prepare witnesses and outlines for depositions, and take and defend depositions as experience allows.
Prepare mediation briefs and settlement analyses, and support negotiations to resolve matters efficiently.
Assist with trial preparation, including trial briefs, motions in limine, exhibit and witness lists, and jury instructions, working alongside the firm's partners.
Communicate clearly and promptly with partners and clients about case developments, strategy, and deadlines.

Who You Are:

California-licensed litigation attorney with 4+ years of California litigation experience.
Background in real estate and/or business litigation strongly preferred.
Title insurance experience (claims, coverage, or title-related litigation) is a strong plus, but not required.
Exceptional legal research and writing skills, with the ability to produce polished work product with minimal supervision.
Hands-on experience with all aspects of pre-trial litigation, including law and motion, discovery, and settlement; deposition and trial preparation experience is a plus.
Collaborative team player who communicates proactively and takes ownership of assignments.
Organized and comfortable working in a remote environment, with strong technology skills and availability during West Coast business hours.
Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing.
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Outstanding references.

Position Details:

Type of Role: Engagement
Schedule: Full-Time
Location: Remote (anywhere in US)

Compensation:

Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $170,000 - $205,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate's preference (each candidate's pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate's competitiveness for the position).
Benefits: In addition to salary, Latitude Engaged Professionals are W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week, including a Qualified 401k plan. Benefits-eligible Latitude employees receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D and professional liability insurance. Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers & Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments

Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client's corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

Permanent Positions

Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

FAQ:

Q: What other legal jobs do you have?

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