Account Executive

Kimball Tirey & St. John LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + commission

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Hybrid schedule after 6 months

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kimball Tirey & St. John LLP in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Account Executive to negotiate settlements, track down debtors, and build real legal knowledge while earning base pay plus monthly commissions. The role combines client communication with disciplined case management in a growing real estate law practice.

No law degree is required — just drive, people skills, and a willingness to learn!

Qualifications

• Background in sales, collections, or customer service.
• Ability to negotiate settlements.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate settlements with debtors and opposing counsel.
• Conduct skip tracing investigations to locate debtors and verify financial information.
• Communicate with clients and debtors via phone, email, and written correspondence.
• Read and apply lease language and collection laws.
• Keep cases documented and organized.

Skills

Negotiation

Sales

Collections

Customer service

Communication

De-escalation

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: San Diego - San Diego, CA 92108

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 Base+Commission/year

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Legal Admin

Do you love the thrill of closing a deal?

Are you someone who thrives on the phone, knows how to negotiate, and wants to be rewarded for your hustle?

Do you want to earn monthly commission ON TOP of a solid hourly base pay?

If so — keep reading. This might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

We're a well-established real estate law firm with nearly 50 years in the California legal industry and six offices statewide. Our San Diego team is growing and we’re looking for a motivated, people-savvy Account Executive to join us.

This is not your average desk job. You’ll be negotiating settlements, tracking down debtors, and building real legal knowledge — all while getting paid for your performance.

$60,000-$85,000 (base + monthly commission)

What You'll Actually Be Doing:

• Negotiating settlements with debtors and opposing counsel
• Conducting skip tracing investigations (think detective work — locating debtors and verifying financial info)
• Communicating with clients and debtors via phone, email, and written correspondence
• Reading and applying lease language and collection laws
• Keeping cases documented and organized

You Might Be a Great Fit If You...

• Have a background in sales, collections, or customer service
• Are a natural communicator who can hold your own in tough conversations
• Stay cool under pressure and know how to de-escalate conflict
• Are eager to learn and grow in a legal environment
• Are dependable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated

No law degree required — just drive, people skills, and a willingness to learn!

The Perks:

• Competitive base pay + monthly commission
• Medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Hybrid schedule available after 6 months
• Real growth opportunities in a supportive environment

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm | Full-time (40 hrs/week)

Here's What Our Employees Are Saying:

"The people, atmosphere, culture, and work/life balance are great."

"I always feel included, respected, and a part of the team."

"I have been given so many opportunities to grow and have learned so much."

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds.