Real Estate Lawyer

Kendall Law, P.C.; Canada; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Civil Litigation Attorney with a focus on Real Estate Litigation. This dynamic role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience and a strong track record of client success. You will manage your own litigation caseload, providing sound legal advice while navigating complex real estate disputes and business law matters. The position offers an engaging work environment where collaboration is key, and you will have the opportunity to lead cases from inception to trial. If you have a passion for litigation and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in civil litigation, especially in real estate.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation caseload from inception through trial.
• Represent clients in real estate disputes and litigation.
• Conduct legal research and manage written discovery.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Client Relationship Management

Education

Juris Doctor

Active CA Bar License

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

If you’re an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney with Real Estate Litigation experience and a strong track record of favorable client outcomes who thrives when surrounded by top-notch legal professionals, look no further! Our dynamic company is growing, and we’re seeking someone with knowledge of real estate, corporate, and business law. Our ideal applicant will have at least 3 years of experience in real estate litigation, outstanding written and oral communication skills, and excellent references. The billable hour requirement is based on salary. The ideal candidates must have ability and desire to provide excellent work product that reflects strong research, writing, and analytical skills as well as drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs. Associates are given meaningful, hands-on legal work. Associates independently manage litigation caseload working on cases from beginning to end, including handling court appearances, depositions, and communicating with clients. Admission to practice in California is required. We prefer candidates with immediately transferable skills, excellent client relationship and interpersonal skills, a previous work history, and a strong understanding of land use, title insurance, and business law. Unlawful detainer experience is highly valuable. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today. THIS POSITION REPORTS FULL-TIME IN PERSON IN TORRANCE, CA. DO NOT CONTACT THE FIRM DIRECTLY. IF INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW, PLEASE MENTION OUR UNIQUE CLIENT VALUE PROPOSITION.

Responsibilities:

1. Understand all legal aspects of the clients’ desired outcome and circumstances to provide them with sound legal advice.
2. Appear on behalf of your clients at real estate closings, in real estate disputes, and real estate litigation.
3. Manage paralegals, clerks, and other assistants.
4. Lead real estate litigation matters from inception through trial.
5. Handle commercial and residential property disputes.
6. Navigate landlord-tenant conflicts and property rights issues, title disputes, and real estate fraud cases.
7. Guide clients through zoning and land use litigation.
8. Manage and respond to written discovery.
9. Conduct motion practice and legal research.
10. Investigate key facts and gather critical case information.
11. File, depose, mediate, and litigate pursuant to our core values and culture with minimal oversight.
12. Represent clients in real estate disputes/litigation and business disputes.
13. Take into account all legal aspects of clients’ intended outcome and personal circumstances to provide sound legal advice.

Qualifications:

1. Exceptional negotiation, research, networking, and communication skills are desired.
2. Minimum 3 years of experience as civil litigation attorney handling depositions, mediations, and court and jury trials in accordance with CA civil procedure required.
3. Up to date knowledge of property management, business law, title insurance, land use, and residential and commercial real estate law including litigation preferred.
4. Able to use Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint with proficiency.
5. Prior real estate litigation experience required.
6. Maintain an active CA Bar License in good standing required.
7. Juris Doctor required.
8. A strong passion for litigation, coupled with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, will be the key to excelling in this role.

Compensation:

$150,000 - $180,000 per year