Civil Litigation Attorney

Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing litigation team handling meaningful commercial real estate, landlord/tenant, construction, and business disputes
• Work on high-value civil litigation matters involving property rights, lease enforcement, possession actions, contract disputes, and complex commercial conflicts
• Opportunity available for both rising junior attorneys and more experienced senior attorneys
• Hybrid flexibility with a firm that is open to relocation for the right candidate
• Strong opportunity to take ownership of cases, build courtroom experience, and work directly with experienced litigators
• Competitive compensation based on experience, with room for growth

Location: Hybrid role based in the Burbank / North Hollywood area of Los Angeles, CA. Relocation candidates are welcome to apply.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar and have civil litigation experience. Experience in real estate, construction, landlord/tenant, commercial lease, unlawful detainer, or business litigation is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a California-based litigation firm representing commercial landlords, property owners, developers, contractors, business operators, and individuals in civil disputes. Our work is focused on practical, strategic advocacy that protects client assets, revenue, contractual rights, and long-term business interests. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in civil litigation matters involving real estate, construction, landlord/tenant, business, and commercial disputes
• Handle law and motion practice, pleadings, discovery, court appearances, hearings, and settlement negotiations
• Draft and respond to complaints, motions, discovery requests, correspondence, settlement agreements, and other litigation documents
• Analyze case strategy, evaluate risk, and help move matters toward practical resolution
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members
• Support matters involving commercial lease defaults, possession actions, construction claims, contract disputes, real estate misrepresentation claims, and property-related conflicts
• Manage deadlines, case calendars, filings, and litigation tasks with strong attention to detail
• Take increasing ownership of cases based on experience level

Qualifications

• California Bar admission required
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred for junior-level candidates
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience preferred for senior-level candidates
• Experience with California civil procedure strongly preferred
• Real estate, construction, landlord/tenant, unlawful detainer, commercial lease, or business litigation experience preferred
• Strong legal research, legal writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable appearing in court and communicating with clients
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Real estate broker license is a plus, but not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid flexibility with meaningful litigation work
• Opportunity to join a growing team with room for both junior and senior attorneys
• Direct exposure to sophisticated real estate and commercial disputes
• Hands-on courtroom, drafting, negotiation, and case strategy experience
• Collaborative environment where attorneys can grow, contribute, and take ownership
• Competitive compensation, health insurance, paid time off, referral program, and bonus potential

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance