Job Details
We are looking for an experienced senior attorney to help our clients achieve favorable outcomes with legal matters. You will advocate for clients, advise them on the best course of action, and implement their legal support plan. You should have previous trial experience, be able to manage a heavy caseload and use your general counsel experience and interpersonal skills to mentor our lower-level associates to ensure a continued legacy of prosperity. If this sounds like an opportunity that is ideal for you, please contact us today.
Responsibilities
Attorneys at our firm are expected to:
- Aggressively manage a caseload of real estate litigation cases involving both residential and commercial property, including fraud, quiet title, action-in-partition, and unlawful detainer cases
- Research, prepare, and file required motions; meet court deadlines; attend hearings, and advocate for clients
- Investigate claims and defenses of parties prior to initiating litigation, prepare demand letters and initial pleadings to initiate legal claims on behalf of clients
- Take and defend depositions
- Prepare and present civil trials and unlawful detainer trials
- Develop an aggressive, strategic approach for each case
- Provide leadership and direction to paralegals and legal assistants
- Cultivate relationships with the Team, Clients, and our professional network
- Represent clients in court to argue motions during legal proceedings
- Perform research, draft briefs, pleadings, and motions
- Prepare legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, notices, and discovery requests/responses
- Provide guidance and advice to associate attorneys and paralegals to resolve or prevent conflicts
- Keep apprised of changes to local, state, and federal statutes and laws
Qualifications
Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of trial experience in
- Civil litigation, including subjects such as fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, real estate contract disputes, quiet title, action in partition, unlawful detainer, HOA disputes, and foreclosure defense
- Experience with residential lending and real estate transactions is also desirable
- Knowledge about mortgages, title, escrow, and other real estate issues would serve an applicant well
- A desire to handle trial work is essential, and specialized training will be provided
- Licensed to practice law in California for at least 5-7 years
- Applicants must have trial, mediation, and arbitration representation experience
- Active member in good standing with local and state bar associations
- At least 5 years of experience working as a senior associate attorney
- Completion of a 4-year bachelor s degree, as well as 3-year law degree from an accredited law school
- Persuasive writing skills and verbal communication skills are critical, along with time management and interpersonal skills
Compensation
$115000 - $125,000 yearly
About So Cal Realty Law
The legal services offered by So Cal Realty Law, APC, include residential and commercial real estate transactions, residential and commercial real estate litigation, landlord services, mortgage advocacy, lease negotiation, mediation, arbitration, unlawful detainer (eviction), commercial tenant defense, and a wide variety of other real estate-related services.
We have a strong team culture, where everyone contributes and celebrates our achievements. We expect excellent communication, a commitment to service, and positive, cooperative relationships.
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