Litigation Associate Attorney (Landlord Tenant Law)

JBA International; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Are you an experienced real estate attorney with a proven track record and extensive real estate transaction and litigation experience? Our busy firm is growing, and we need a skilled professional to provide counsel, attend closings and litigations, draft and review legal documents, and represent our clients effectively. If you have 3 years of real estate litigation, a current license, and excellent negotiation and communication skills, apply today.

Responsibilities:

1. Serve in the best interest of your clients during real estate closings, in real estate disputes, and real estate litigation.
2. Coordinate detailed due diligence, and inspect title examination, closing binder, and legal documents for legal risk, completion, and accuracy.
3. Cooperate with city boards and agencies to obtain permits and avoid zoning legal issues.
4. Negotiate real estate transaction terms and conditions, and facilitate the transfer of title between borrowers, real estate agents, and title company.
5. Oversee support staff such as paralegals and clerks.
6. Represent clients in court or before government agencies.
7. Advise clients on business and legal transactions.
8. Negotiate settlements for legal disputes.
9. Comply with all legal standards and regulations.
10. Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.
11. Handle residential and commercial landlord-tenant-related disputes with the potential to handle corresponding litigation disputes.

Qualifications:

1. Outstanding research, negotiation, networking, and communication skills are necessary.
2. Be a member of your local bar association and hold a current law license in the state.
3. 3 years of experience as a residential or commercial real estate attorney, as a transactional attorney, or as corporate counsel for a real estate development firm.
4. A Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school is required.
5. Relevant knowledge of property management, land use, title insurance, business law, and residential and commercial real estate law, including litigation.