Real Estate Litigation Attorney in Houston, Texas at Castaneda & Co.

Join Castaneda & Co., where our innovative approach and deep legal analysis define our success in real estate litigation. You'll be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and outsmarting larger firms with original thinking. As a Real Estate Litigation Attorney, you'll play a crucial role in handling complex residential purchase disputes and commercial lease conflicts. We value continuous learning and believe that great lawyers are made through experience and dedication. In our supportive environment, we encourage growth and provide honest feedback to help you excel.

We offer a competitive compensation package ranging from $120,000 to $170,000, based on your experience and performance. Our benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and approximately five weeks of PTO. We also support your professional development with California bar dues and MCLE reimbursements. At Castaneda & Co., you'll find a place where you're challenged and supported by smart, friendly colleagues who take their work seriously. If you're ready to be part of a team that celebrates wins and backs each other up, let's grow together.

$120,000 - $170,000 yearly

• Lead and manage real estate litigation cases from inception through resolution, ensuring a strategic approach to each unique case
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and provide clear, actionable legal advice that aligns with their goals
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements, with precision and attention to detail
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies and ensure compliance with California real estate laws
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations, advocating effectively on their behalf
• Foster a collaborative team environment by sharing insights and strategies with colleagues to enhance overall firm performance
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of real estate litigation trends and legal precedents to provide informed counsel to clients and the firm alike

• Active license to practice law in California
• 4-7 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal writing and research
• Strong law and motion
• Deposition experience is preferred
• Westlaw, LexisNexis, CEB
• Can work independently and collaborate with other attorneys
• Comfortable working remotely

Castaneda & Co., PC is a boutique real estate litigation firm based in California. We represent buyers in fraud, non-disclosure, and breach of fiduciary duty cases, as well as small business tenants in commercial lease disputes.

We do things a little differently. Our work is driven by original thinking, deep legal analysis, and strong writing—not templates or volume work. We like going up against bigger firms and winning by simply outthinking them.

Our culture is collaborative and high-performing. There’s no ego here—just a team of people who care about doing great work and helping each other grow. We give honest feedback, celebrate wins, and back each other up when things get busy.

If you’re looking for a place where you’ll be challenged, supported, and surrounded by smart, friendly people who take their work (but not themselves) seriously—you’ll fit right in.