Attorney

Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Work-from-home flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Patenaude & Felix, APC is seeking a full-time Attorney to join our growing litigation team in California. The role emphasizes creditors' rights and civil litigation with opportunities to manage matters, develop strategies, and mentor junior staff.

The firm offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong professional development within a multi-state practice. You will work onsite, collaborate with clients and senior lawyers, and contribute to growth in a respected practice.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, with creditors' rights or banking exposure.
• Strong understanding of banking and creditors' rights litigation processes.
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload independently.
• Solid legal research, writing, analytical, and case-management capabilities.
• Experience appearing in court and handling cases autonomously.
• Ability to assess cases and apply sound legal judgment.
• Excellent communication with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and teams.
• Capable of handling competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Leadership or mentoring experience is a plus.
• Experience with a legal case management system and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload involving creditors' rights and civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Develop and implement litigation and collection strategies aligned with case facts and client objectives.
• Draft, review, and oversee pleadings, motions, discovery, and litigation documents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Review files to identify issues, risks, and next steps.
• Manage cases through the lifecycle while ensuring deadlines and compliance.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and others regarding case status.
• Provide guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff.
• Review work product and help develop best practices to improve outcomes.
• Monitor caseload performance, deadlines, and calendaring.
• Identify high-risk matters and escalate appropriately.
• Collaborate with leadership and departments to support client objectives.
• Stay current on creditors' rights and procedural developments.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Case-management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership/mentoring

Time management

Independent caseload management

Job description

Patenaude & Felix, APC is seeking a full-time Attorney to join our growing litigation team. This position is ideal for an experienced attorney with a strong background in creditors' rights, and civil litigation who is ready to take on greater responsibility in managing a caseload, developing litigation strategies, working directly with clients, and mentoring junior attorneys and legal staff.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and the opportunity to grow within a well-established, multi-state law firm.

Who We Are

At Patenaude & Felix, APC, we've built a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and results in creditors' rights and banking litigation. Since 1991, we have grown into a multi-state firm representing Fortune 500 companies and major financial institutions across California, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Colorado.

Our attorneys work closely with leading financial institutions and businesses to manage complex litigation matters while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, compliance, and client service.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Supportive, collaborative legal environment
• Opportunity to take on increased responsibility and leadership within the litigation department
• Long-term career growth within a well-established multi-state law firm

Your Role: Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload involving creditors' rights, and civil litigation in both state and federal courts.
• Develop and implement effective litigation and collection strategies based on case facts, applicable law, and client objectives
• Draft, review, and oversee pleadings, motions, discovery, legal correspondence, and other litigation documents
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, depositions, and other litigation-related matters
• Conduct legal research and analyze applicable statutes, regulations, and case law
• Review and evaluate case files to identify legal issues, risks, opportunities, and appropriate next steps
• Manage cases throughout the litigation lifecycle while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, court rules, deadlines, and client requirements
• Communicate directly with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and other parties regarding case status and litigation matters
• Provide guidance and direction to junior attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff
• Review work product and assist with developing best practices to improve case quality, efficiency, and outcomes
• Monitor caseload performance, deadlines, and calendaring activity to ensure matters are progressing appropriately
• Identify potential risks and elevate complex or high-risk matters when appropriate
• Collaborate with firm leadership and other departments to support client objectives and goals
• Stay current on developments in creditors' rights, civil procedure, and applicable state and federal regulations
• Participate in client meetings, training, and other firm or department initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of experience in civil litigation, creditors' rights, banking litigation, or a closely related practice area
• Strong understanding of the banking and creditors' rights litigation process
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a litigation caseload
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case-management skills
• Experience appearing in court and handling litigation matters independently
• Ability to evaluate cases and exercise sound legal judgment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with attorneys and legal staff
• Leadership or mentoring experience is a plus
• Experience with legal case management system is a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel
• Occasional travel for court appearances and firm-related matters as needed

Requirement

• Ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screening

Schedule

Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Onsite

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Legal Career?

Join Patenaude & Felix, APC and take on a meaningful role within a growing creditors' rights and litigation practice. We are looking for an experienced attorney who can independently manage matters, provide strong legal guidance, build trusted client relationships, and contribute to the continued success and growth of our litigation team.

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