Contract Attorney - Unlawful Detainer

Attorneys Real Estate Group is a growing California law firm focused on real estate law, unlawful detainer litigation, probate, and estate planning. We provide practical, strategic legal representation to property owners, businesses, investors, and individuals throughout California.

We are seeking an experienced Unlawful Detainer Contract Attorneyto join our team. This position is ideal for an attorney who values flexibility while maintaining the autonomy and responsibility of managing their own caseload.

*Position Summary*

The Contract Attorney will serve as lead counsel on assigned unlawful detainer matters and will be responsible for managing cases independently from initial consultation through resolution. The ideal candidate has significant California unlawful detainer experience, strong courtroom skills, and the ability to provide strategic legal advice directly to clients.

This role offers the opportunity to handle a dedicated caseload while benefiting from the support and resources of an established law firm.

*Responsibilities*

* Conduct unlawful detainer consultations with prospective clients and evaluate potential matters.
* Manage residential and commercial unlawful detainer matters from intake through trial and post-judgment proceedings.
* Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents.
* Appear at hearings, settlement conferences, mediations, and trials.
* Negotiate resolutions and provide strategic legal advice to clients.
* Maintain consistent communication with clients regarding case status and expectations.
* Handle probate administration matters.
* Prepare estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, powers of attorney, advance health care directives, and related documents.
* Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to ensure efficient case management.

*Qualifications*

* Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
* 5-10 years of experience practicing law in California.
* Extensive experience handling California unlawful detainer litigation.
* Significant courtroom, hearing, and trial experience.
* Experience conducting client consultations and converting prospective clients into retained matters.
* Probate administration experience preferred.
* Estate planning experience preferred, including preparation of trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives.
* Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
* Excellent client communication and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload.

*Compensation*

* Hourly compensation commensurate with experience.
* Opportunity for consistent, ongoing contract work.
* Ability to manage assigned matters with significant autonomy.

*Why Join Attorneys Real Estate Group?*

This is an opportunity for an experienced unlawful detainer attorney to maintain independence while handling meaningful litigation matters with the support of a growing law firm. We value attorneys who are proactive, responsive, and committed to delivering exceptional legal representation.

If you are an experienced litigator looking for flexibility without giving up the ability to own your cases and work directly with clients, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $90.00 - $95.00 per hour

Work Location: In person