Law and Motion Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Law and Motion Attorney in San Diego, CA to handle unlawful detainer matters within a landlord-tenant practice. The role focuses on drafting motions, managing discovery, and preparing cases for trial with strong research and writing skills.

Candidates should have a J.D. and an active California Bar license, plus 2+ years of California attorney experience and familiarity with Lexis. A graduate degree is noted among the requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and active California Bar license.
• 2+ years' experience as a licensed California attorney.
• General overview of civil litigation.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Familiarity with Lexis or other legal research software.
• Graduate degree.

Responsibilities

• Draft motions and oppositions for unlawful detainer cases.
• Facilitate the discovery phase by propounding and responding to discovery.
• Draft and negotiate stipulations and settlement agreements.
• Prepare cases for trial, including drafting trial briefs and jury trial documents.
• Perform legal research and provide recommendations on legal issues.
• Respond to client questions to increase and retain business.
• Assist with occasional court appearances.
• Attend local property management events to increase firm visibility.

Skills

Civil litigation

Research/writing

Education

J.D.

Graduate degree

Tools

Lexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Law and Motion Attorney to join their landlord-tenant team in San Diego, CA. The successful candidate will assist in filing and trying unlawful detainer cases on behalf of clients.

Duties

• Draft motions and oppositions for unlawful detainer cases.
• Facilitate the discovery phase by propounding and responding to discovery.
• Draft and negotiate stipulations and settlement agreements.
• Prepare cases for trial, including drafting trial briefs and jury trial documents.
• Perform legal research and provide recommendations on legal issues.
• Respond to client questions to increase and retain business.
• Assist with occasional court appearances.
• Attend local property management events to increase firm visibility.

Requirements

• J.D. and an active California Bar license.
• 2+ years' experience as a licensed California attorney.
• General overview of civil litigation.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Familiarity with Lexis or other legal research software.
• Graduate degree.
• Active California Bar license (Certification).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.