Full Time Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney – Real Estate & Business Litigation

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid, Direct Hire
Compensation: $175K to $225K + Bonuses + Benefits

ERG is partnering with a respected, tech-forward law firm in Carlsbad that is looking for an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its team. The firm uses modern technology and AI tools to work more efficiently, so its attorneys spend less time on administrative work and more time on strategy and advocacy. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of litigation experience, strong motion practice and deposition skills, and the judgment to run matters with appropriate independence. This is a good fit for an attorney who wants meaningful case ownership, a reasonable billable-hour target and real support for long-term growth, without being required to bring a book of business.

Reasonable 1,600 annual billable-hour target
Mentorship from and collaboration with experienced litigation and transactional attorneys
Firm support for building your own client base, with no book of business required
A tech- and AI-savvy firm that invests in tools to help its attorneys work smarter
Competitive base salary plus bonus opportunities
Health insurance, 401(k), and paid vacation and holidays

Manage a diverse litigation caseload from initial case evaluation through resolution.
Handle commercial real estate and lease disputes, easement and boundary matters, development and construction conflicts, land use and permitting disputes, HOA matters, and general business litigation.
Draft and argue pleadings, motions and other litigation documents.
Prepare, serve and respond to written discovery.
Collaborate with litigation and transactional colleagues on complex, cross-practice matters.
5–10 years of civil litigation experience.

• Strong legal research, writing and advocacy skills.
• Comfort with legal technology, and an interest in using AI and modern tools in daily practice.
• Experience in real estate, land use or business litigation is a plus but not required.