Litigation Associate - mostly remote!
Overview:
In this role you will manage disputes primarily in real estate and contracts, with some transactional work, as part of a collaborative litigation team. The position offers a mostly remote setup with a weekly in-office presence, supporting a balanced, calm culture. You will help steer settlements when possible, work with cross-functional lawyers, and contribute to client-facing events and knowledge-sharing initiatives. This is an opportunity to grow within a collegial firm that values work-life balance and thoughtful dispute resolution. Compensation / Benefitsmostly remote workwork-life balancelow billablescollaborative environmentroundtable discussions with clientsannual client symposiums
Responsibilities:
- Handle disputes involving real estate, contracts, or related civil matters
- Occasionally participate in transactional work as needed
- Collaborate with litgation and transactional teams to solve client issues
- Support rounds-table discussions and client communications
- Contribute to planning and participation in annual client symposiums in Coachella Valley and San DiegoEngage in a predominantly remote work arrangement with periodic in-office presence
- Aid in achieving favorable resolutions outside the court when possible
Key requirements:
- Experience handling disputes in real estate, contracts, or related civil matters
- Willingness to engage in occasional transactional work
- Ability to work in a mostly remote setting with limited in-office visits
- Strong collaborative and client-facing skills
- CollaborativeCon congenial and team-oriented
Client-focused
Litigation experience in real estate and contract disputes
Cross-functional collaboration across litigation and transactional teams
Negotiation and alternative dispute resolution