Litigation Attorney

New Haven County Bar Association; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldridge Pite, LLP in California seeks a Litigation Attorney licensed in California to handle litigated matters with emphasis on defensive litigation in residential real estate, title to real property, mortgages and foreclosure. Strong advocacy, both written and oral, is essential.

You will manage all aspects of litigation, draft pleadings, conduct discovery and depositions, attend hearings and mediations, and advise clients on strategic options. JD and CA Bar membership required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar in good standing.
• Ability to handle all aspects of civil litigation.
• Experience with real estate, mortgage servicing or foreclosure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation stemming from mortgage servicing and/or foreclosure matters.
• Draft court pleadings and motions.
• Conduct discovery, including depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Discovery, including taking & defending depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences and make court appearances.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

Time management

Excel proficiency

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Active CA Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Purpose

Aldridge Pite, LLP is currently looking for a California licensed Litigation Attorney to be responsible for handling litigated matters for the firm, with emphasis on defensive litigation involving residential real estate, title to real property, mortgages and foreclosure. Candidates must have excellent written and oral advocacy skill and experience with all aspects of civil litigation.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of litigation stemming from mortgage servicing and/or foreclosure matters.
• Manage pre-litigation cases and assist with clearing title to real property.
• Prepare analysis of cases and advise client regarding strategies.
• Draft court pleadings and motions.
• Discovery, including taking & defending depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conference and make court appearances.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the California State Bar, in good standing and full compliance with all licensing and continuing legal education requirements.
• Ability to consistently bill 1920 hours per year.
• Knowledge of foreclosure process and requirements preferred, but not required.
• Some experience in real estate or mortgage servicing preferred, but not required.

General Competencies

• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.