Civil Litigation Attorney – Real Estate, Construction & Business (CA, Remote)
Civil Litigation Attorney – Real Estate, Construction & Business (CA, Remote/Hybrid, IC) Quick Glance
- Civil litigation – real estate, construction, and business disputes
- Independent contractor – percentage of collections (uncapped) or hourly option
- Remote/hybrid within California (must be able to appear in court)
- Seeking 4–10 years of civil litigation experience About Bay Legal, PC Bay Legal, PC is a rapidly scaling California law firm focused on Real Estate, Construction, Probate, Estate Planning, and Business Disputes. We are building a high-performance litigation team designed for long-term statewide and multi-state growth. Four of our attorneys were named 2026 Rising Stars by SuperLawyers.com — reflecting the level of advocacy and strategic litigation culture we expect firmwide. We operate with a modern, technology-forward infrastructure that allows attorneys to function at a high level while supported by:
- Dedicated intake systems
- Case management staff
- Administrative and calendaring support
- AI-assisted drafting tools
- Research platforms and document systems The Opportunity We are seeking a California-licensed Civil Litigation Attorney to manage real estate, construction, and business litigation matters from consultation through resolution. This role is ideal for an attorney who can run their own practice within a firm structure — managing clients directly while leveraging staff and systems for support. Primary Responsibilities
- Manage litigation matters from intake through resolution
- Develop case strategy aligned with client goals and economics
- Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Conduct depositions
- Appear in court (hearings, CMCs, law and motion; trial experience preferred but not required)
- Handle mediations and settlement negotiations
- Maintain direct client communication and advisory role
- Exercise independent professional judgment consistent with California ethical standards Requirements
- Active California Bar license
- 4–10 years of civil litigation experience (real estate and/or construction preferred)
- Strong motion practice and deposition experience
- Trial experience preferred but not required
- Comfortable managing cases independently
- Strong client communication skills
- Strategic thinker who understands leverage and cost-benefit analysis
- Business-minded and solutions-oriented Compensation & Classification
- Independent contractor position under California law
- Percentage of collections model (uncapped earning potential)
- Percentage of paid consultations
- Hourly compensation option available
- Transparent monthly accounting Representative Earnings Range: $140,000 – $325,000+ annually depending on productivity, collections, and structure selected. High performers with strong case management and client ownership can exceed this range. This structure rewards attorneys who take ownership of their caseload and want income tied directly to performance. Why Bay Legal
- Rapidly expanding firm with clear growth strategy
- Recognized litigation talent (4 attorneys named 2026 Rising Stars)
- Strong intake and marketing engine
- Infrastructure support without micromanagement
- Real administrative and case management support
- Entrepreneurial environment with earning upside We are building a litigation team aligned with excellence, integrity, and disciplined strategy. We value attorneys who resolve cases intelligently and litigate aggressively when necessary — not attorneys who escalate conflict unnecessarily. Apply Please apply with:
- Resume
- Short cover letter (2–3 paragraphs) outlining your litigation experience and why you believe this position is a good fit. If emailing directly, please include “Civil Lit Attorney – Indeed” in the subject line. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract Pay: $140,000.00 - $325,000.00 per year Expected hours: 20.0 – 50.0 per week Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job
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