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You are an experienced civil litigator who is comfortable both in the courtroom and in complex written advocacy.. You are seeking: * A serious, full-time role with clear expectations and meaningful responsibility; * A primarily remote position that still has structure, resources, tech tools, accountability, and collegiality; * Less drama and internal politics than many larger firms; and * More substance, stability, and long-term client relationships than a loosely organized remote or solo practice. You want your work, judgment, and ethics to matter-and you expect to be compensated fairly and transparently for that. *Role Snapshot* * *Position:* Full-Time Litigation Attorney (W-2) * *Core Practice Areas:* Real estate litigation, foreclosure, title and boundary disputes, landlord-tenant, probate/estate-related disputes, and other areas of practice related to property law (likely to include some non-litigation work as well) * *Location:* Edmond, Oklahoma - primarily remote, with in-person court and periodic office presence as needed (including weekly team meetings in person) * *Schedule:* Full-time, generally 40+ hours per week * *Base Salary & Total Compensation:* * *Base salary range:* $70,000 - $100,000, depending on experience and level of autonomy; * *Total compensation (base + bonus):* for attorneys who meet or exceed expectations, realistic overall compensation is typically in the $100,000 - $150,000 range, with opportunities for growth over time as responsibility and performance increase. For highly qualified litigators who can manage a full docket and high billable hours with substantial autonomy, we anticipate base compensation near the top of the range (around $100,000), with structured bonus potential intended to bring total compensation into the $100,000-$150,000 range in the current structure. *The Work You'll Do* You will serve as primary litigation counsel on a focused docket of property-related matters. Common case types include: * Foreclosure and lien enforcement. Judicial foreclosures, lien priority disputes, and related title issues. * Real estate and title litigation. Quiet title actions, boundary and easement disputes, encroachments, access issues, and adverse possession. * Landlord-tenant and property management disputes. Residential and commercial evictions, lease enforcement, rent and damages, and security deposit matters. * Probate, estate, and fiduciary disputes involving real property. Will contests, heir/beneficiary disputes, and fiduciary duty claims tied to real estate or estate assets. * Real-estate-related contract and business disputes. Disputes involving buyers, sellers, investors, HOAs/POAs, builders, and developers. * Other areas of practice related to property law. * Other areas of practice that the applicant may wish to maintain or seek out. Your responsibilities will include: * Managing cases from intake through final resolution; * Developing litigation strategy, assessing risk, and providing clear cost-benefit advice to clients; * Drafting pleadings, written discovery, motions (including dispositive motions), and trial briefs; * Taking and defending depositions; * Appearing in court for hearings, mediations, and when appropriate, trials-generally as first chair. *What Success Looks Like in This Role* An attorney will be effective in this position if he or she: * Engages with litigation as a craft-prepared to advocate firmly when needed, while exercising sound judgment about when to narrow issues or pursue resolution; * Keeps matters moving without constant oversight, including disciplined calendaring, follow-up, and communication; * Provides clients with realistic, candid evaluations of risk, cost, and likely outcomes; * Maintains a high level of professionalism with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, even in contentious matters; * Appreciates a work environment where substance, reliability, and long-term relationships are more highly valued than image or internal politics. *Hours, Expectations & Productivity* This is a full-time career position with clear expectations. * Hours: A standard full-time schedule of at least 40 hours per week. * Billable Target: Minimum 1,300 billable hours per year (or equivalent revenue), with higher targets linked to higher bonus potential. Expectations are more moderate than typical large-firm requirements, but distinctly more structured and performance-oriented than an informal or side-gig remote role. You will know how your work is measured and how it connects to your compensation. *Compensation* Our compensation structure is designed to be attractive to serious career litigators, including those coming from more traditional or larger-firm environments. * *Base Salary:* * General base salary range: $70,000 - $100,000, depending on experience, litigation skill set, and ability to manage a docket independently. * For seasoned litigators prepared to devote full-time effort to the firm's caseload, we anticipate base pay near the top of the range (around $100,000). * *Performance-Based Bonus & Total Compensation:* * Structured bonus tied to billable hours and/or collected fees. * For attorneys who meet or exceed expectations, realistic total compensation (base + bonus) is typically in the $100,000 - $150,000 range, with opportunities for growth over time as the role and individual responsibility expand. All standard overhead-office facilities, staff support, practice management systems, and routine case expenses-is borne by the firm. *About Jones Property Law* Jones Property Law, PLLC is a niche real estate and property law firm based in Edmond, Oklahoma. Our work is concentrated in: * Real estate and title litigation; * Foreclosure and lien enforcement; * Boundary, easement, and access disputes; * Landlord-tenant and property management issues; * Probate and estate disputes involving real property. We are not a flashy firm, and that is intentional. We are a helpful, practical, relationship-focused firm that is not afraid of complex cases or conflict when necessary. At the same time, we are: * Highly focused and steadily growing within our niche; * Committed to high-caliber legal work and rigorous analysis; * Structured so that attorneys who carry real responsibility and perform well are compensated generously relative to market averages. *Minimum Qualifications* * Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma, in good standing (or able to obtain Oklahoma licensure promptly). * At least *5 years of full-time, substantive litigation experience*, including: * Responsibility for contested matters; * Drafting and arguing substantive motions; * Managing written discovery; * Taking and defending depositions; and * Regular court appearances. *Preferred Background* The following experience is helpful but not strictly required: * Foreclosure and lien enforcement; * Real estate, title, or boundary/easement disputes; * Landlord-tenant or property management litigation; * Probate or estate disputes involving real property. Strong litigators from other civil practice areas who are prepared to develop expertise in this niche will be considered. *How to Apply* Please submit: * Your resume; * A brief cover letter or email describing: * Your civil litigation experience (including first-chair hearings or trials), * Any background in real estate, foreclosure, property, landlord-tenant, or probate litigation, and * Your interest in a primarily remote, full-time litigation role in a focused, growing real estate firm; * Optional (but encouraged): a writing sample (such as a dispositive motion or trial/appellate brief) that reflects your own work, with confidential information appropriately redacted. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange interviews. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Application Question(s): * How many trials have you handled as first chair? How many were civil? Experience: * full-time litigation: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: * Oklahoma law license (Required) Work Location: In person