Real Estate Litigation Attorney

San Rafael, CA | On-Site

Own high-stakes real estate cases in a tight-knit Marin practice

You’re an experienced litigator who’s ready to stop being just a cog and start owning a real book of real estate and civil litigation work.

Here, you manage your own cases end-to-end – from client intake through trial – with the backing of a well-established Marin County firm and a genuinely collaborative team.

You’ll be in court, on your feet, and at the table with clients who rely on your judgment in complex, often time-sensitive disputes.

No red tape, no giant bureaucracy – just you, your skills, and a firm that values practical, solutions-oriented lawyering.

If you’ve spent at least five years in real estate litigation and want more ownership and flexibility, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Work On

High-visibility matters across real estate and general civil litigation, including:

• Real estate-related disputes across all phases of litigation
• General civil litigation matters for a diverse client base
• Discovery strategy, execution, and motion practice
• Court hearings, conferences, and trials
• Settlement negotiations and risk assessment
• Client counseling on litigation strategy and options
• Contracts and other deal-related legal documents
• Time-sensitive assignments requiring sharp legal analysis

The core challenge: balancing sophisticated courtroom advocacy with pragmatic, business-minded advice that clients can act on.

What You'll Be Doing

• Representing clients in all phases of real estate-related litigation, from pleadings through trial
• Handling discovery, including drafting and responding, taking and defending where appropriate, and managing timelines
• Drafting, reviewing, and revising pleadings, motions, contracts, and other legal documents
• Conducting legal research and case analysis to drive strategy
• Appearing in court for hearings, conferences, and trial proceedings
• Negotiating settlements and crafting practical, solutions-oriented resolutions
• Providing clear, sound legal counsel directly to clients
• Maintaining regular, professional communication with clients and opposing counsel
• Managing your own caseload and litigation deadlines with minimal oversight
• Collaborating with other attorneys and staff while also working independently
• Meeting billable time requirements while maintaining quality work product
• Contributing to a professional, client-service-focused firm culture

What We're Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• At least 5 years of real estate litigation experience
• Background in general civil litigation
• Trial experience is a plus
• Strong written advocacy and motion practice skills
• Confident oral advocacy and courtroom presence
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to client service
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working well with a team

Why This Opportunity?

This is a chance to step into a well-established, respected Marin County firm and immediately handle substantive, real-world real estate and civil litigation.

You’ll have true autonomy over your cases, direct client contact, and meaningful courtroom time, with a team that respects your judgment and experience.

The firm offers competitive compensation based on your experience, plus a full benefits package including 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off.

And you can shape the role to your life with flexible schedule options – full-time or part-time – without giving up sophisticated work.

Work location is in person in San Rafael, CA; ability to commute is required.

Active California Bar membership is required.

Minimum of 5 years of real estate litigation experience is required.