Litigation Attorney

Jobot; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Permanent Litigation Attorney in California to handle real estate, commercial, business, property and construction matters. You will represent clients in court, conduct legal research, and manage all phases of litigation from pleadings to appeal.

The ideal candidate has a JD, is admitted to the California Bar, and at least five years of relevant experience with a proven track record in negotiating settlements and strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate, commercial, business, property, and construction litigation.
• Proven track record of litigating cases and negotiating settlements.
• Strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Representing clients in court or before government agencies, presenting evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in civil litigation.
• Conducting legal research and gathering evidence for lawsuits, preparing legal documents, and advising clients on their legal rights.
• Managing all phases of litigation from investigation, pleadings, and discovery to pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal.
• Negotiating settlements in complex litigation cases to avoid court proceedings and reduce costs for clients.
• Developing relationships with clients and working closely with them to understand their business objectives and legal needs.
• Collaborating with a team of attorneys and paralegals to ensure the best representation for our clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Oral & written communication

Team collaboration

Ethics & integrity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job details

Salary: $150,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Permanent Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a broad range of real estate, commercial, business, property, and construction litigation matters. Our ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the legal industry, particularly in the areas of real estate and commercial litigation. This role requires a strong commitment to our firm's values of integrity, innovation, and excellence.

Why join us?

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401K

Responsibilities:

• Representing clients in court or before government agencies, presenting evidence to defend clients or prosecute defendants in civil litigation.
• Conducting legal research and gathering evidence for lawsuits, preparing legal documents, and advising clients on their legal rights.
• Managing all phases of litigation from investigation, pleadings, and discovery to pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal.
• Negotiating settlements in complex litigation cases to avoid court proceedings and reduce costs for clients.
• Developing relationships with clients and working closely with them to understand their business objectives and legal needs.
• Collaborating with a team of attorneys and paralegals to ensure the best representation for our clients.

Qualifications:

• 1. A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• 2. Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 3. A minimum of 5 years of experience in real estate, commercial litigation, business litigation, property litigation, and construction litigation.
• 4. Proven track record of successfully litigating cases and negotiating settlements.
• 5. Strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills.
• 6. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
• 7. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• 8. High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• 9. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• 10. Proficiency in legal research software and Microsoft Office Suite.

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