Job Details

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Office in Mill Valley, CA)

Position Type: Contract; Remote

Experience Level: 5–10 Years Preferred

About Us

We are a small, established Bay Area law firm serving clients primarily in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties. Our practice includes a wide range of civil litigation matters, including business disputes, contract claims, real estate and property-related disputes, and landlord-tenant matters across some of the most dynamic courts and local jurisdictions in California. We value practical problem-solving, strong client relationships, and a supportive, collaborative environment where attorneys have direct responsibility and meaningful autonomy.

Position Summary

We are seeking a California-licensed Attorney based in the Bay Area to join our team as an independent contractor and handle civil litigation matters with a particular emphasis on contract and real estate matters. The ideal candidate has strong experience in California state-court litigation, is comfortable managing cases independently, and can work closely with partners and staff in a small-firm setting.

Key Responsibilities

Civil Litigation (California State Courts – Bay Area)

• Manage cases from intake through trial, with a focus on business, contract, property, and related civil disputes in Bay Area superior courts.
• Draft pleadings, demurrers, motions, oppositions, discovery, meet-and-confer correspondence, and settlement materials under the California Code of Civil Procedure and applicable local rules.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, mandatory settlement conferences, hearings, and other court appearances, both remote and in person as required.
• Support trial preparation, witness coordination, exhibit management, and courtroom proceedings.

Contract (Transactions & Disputes)

• Analyze, draft, and revise contracts, settlement agreements, demand letters, and related business documents.
• Handle breach of contract matters, business tort claims, indemnity issues, and related pre-litigation or litigation strategy.
• Advise on contract interpretation, risk exposure, and practical resolution options.

Real Estate (Bay Area Residential & Commercial)

• Handle disputes involving purchase and sale agreements, lease interpretation, easements, boundary and title issues, disclosure claims, and other real property matters.
• Draft and review real estate-related agreements, notices, and correspondence.
• Navigate local and state regulatory issues affecting Bay Area real estate disputes, including landlord-tenant issues when they intersect with broader civil litigation.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience; experience across multiple listed practice areas is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with the local procedures, filing systems, and court cultures of Bay Area superior courts.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent client-management and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and work efficiently in a small-firm environment.
• Experience with courtroom appearances, settlement conferences, and probate examiner interactions preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.
• A collegial, flexible, and supportive work environment.
• Significant attorney autonomy with opportunities for professional growth.

How to Apply

Please email your resume to admin@craigsmillerlaw.com with the subject line: Attorney Application – [Your Name]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.