Hybrid Commercial Litigation Attorney — Remote Ready

Gurstel Law Firm; Fullerton (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Paid Holidays

Health benefits

Job summary

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. in California seeks a Commercial Associate Attorney to handle a broad litigations workload in creditors’ rights and collections. You will prepare pleadings, make court appearances, and advise clients through the litigation lifecycle.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement (training onsite, then remote), no billable hour requirement, and a competitive salary with strong benefits. Ideal candidates have 1–7 years of experience, admission to the California Bar, and a track

Qualifications

• 1-7 years of Commercial Litigation experience, preferably in Creditors’ Rights and collections – not required.
• Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the State of California.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.
• J.D. from accredited law school
• Ability to collaborate with other employees to utilize resources and knowledge of others in identifying high quality solutions.
• Superior time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business requirements and deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Possesses leadership skills and the ability to drive and motivate other employees to achieve results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients including all levels within the organization and external.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process.
• Focus on continuous quality work product and performance in the Firm’s energized and fast-paced environment while doing right, maintaining integrity, and achieving results.
• Prepare and sign pleadings for all phases of litigation.
• Make court appearances throughout the litigation lifecycle, including first chairing any trials that may arise.
• Communicate in writing and verbally in an effective and responsive manner with Firm clients, opposing counsel, opposing parties, and court staff.
• Effectively implement strategies to collect on any judgments obtained on behalf of clients, which may include implementing garnishments, deposition, and repossession strategies.
• Provide guidance and training to administration level staff.
• When necessary, conduct legal research required to make successful legal arguments and recommendations to Firm clients.
• Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Creditors' Rights

Legal Research

Client Communication

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

California State Bar member

Job description

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. in California seeks a Commercial Associate Attorney to handle a broad litigations workload in creditors’ rights and collections. You will prepare pleadings, make court appearances, and advise clients through the litigation lifecycle.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement (training onsite, then remote), no billable hour requirement, and a competitive salary with strong benefits. Ideal candidates have 1–7 years of experience, admission to the California Bar, and a track