Attorney

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP in San Diego seeks an Attorney to join our fast-paced Business Real Estate team. The ideal candidate will have litigation and trial experience and a strong client-service mindset, with the ability to manage matters independently or lead when needed.

This full-time role offers a hybrid in-office/remote schedule with a competitive compensation package and benefits. Applicants must be admitted to the California bar and have 5+ years of practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active California Bar license required.
• 5+ years as a licensed California attorney.
• Prior litigation and trial experience required.
• Strong ability to communicate with clients regularly.
• Ability to multi-task and meet fixed deadlines in a team or independent setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to clients, assessing facts and issues.
• Counsel clients and respond to concerns to retain business.
• Participate in industry organizations and committees to raise visibility.
• Handle complex matters solo or as lead attorney with minimal supervision.
• Develop executive-level client confidence to retain firm clients.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful work environment.
• Meet a billable hours requirement of 1600 per year.
• Represent the firm both internally and externally.
• Perform other duties to support department goals.

Skills

J.D.

California Bar license

Litigation

Trial experience

Client communication

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Executive presence

Education

J.D. (Doctor of Law)

Job description

We are an established real estate law firm with offices across California. We are looking for an Attorney to join our fast-paced Business Real Estate team in our San Diego office. The ideal candidate will have litigation and trial experience with a strong client service skillset.

About Us

With nearly 50 years in the California legal industry and six offices statewide, our firm was founded on a commitment to customer service that has flourished within our culture of inclusion and diversity. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and in taking care of our employees so they are empowered to do their very best work. It is our mission to provide the highest quality, cost-effective legal services to our clients.

Compensation

$150k-$225k/annually + Bonus

Schedule

Position is full-time, exempt. Our business hours are 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm Friday.

We currently offer a hybrid in-office remote work model for select positions within the Firm. New hire employees who are offered a hybrid schedule will complete the majority of their onboarding and training in-office as deemed necessary for the position by the firm before transitioning to a hybrid/remote schedule, subject to approval by their supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation to clients, assessing the facts and issues of each scenario and counseling clients appropriately
• Respond to client concerns to increase and retain business
• Participate in industry organizations and affiliated committees to increase the firm’s visibility in the community and within the industry
• Ability to handle complex matters on one’s own and/or as a lead attorney with little supervision
• Ability to develop executive level client confidence to retain current firm clients
• Ability to contribute to a positive and respectful working environment
• Billable hours requirement is 1600
• Represent the firm internally and externally
• Other duties as needed to support the legal and management goals of the department

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• J.D. and an active California Bar license
• 5+ years of experience as a licensed California attorney
• Previous litigation and trial experience required
• Ability to communicate regularly with clients on a range of practice group topics
• Ability to multi-task and operate against inflexible deadlines both in a team environment and independently

The Following Qualifications Are Preferred

• Previous experience in landlord-tenant matters
• Previous experience with real estate law

Why Work for Us?

Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities. We provide a comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, and sick time.

What Employees Are Saying About Working With Us

• “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.”

Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process. Interviews are currently being conducted by phone or video with possible in-person interviews for finalist candidates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.