Litigation Attorney

CA Paralegal; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible scheduling

PTO

Job summary

Aldridge Pite, LLP is seeking a California-licensed Litigation Attorney to handle litigated matters with emphasis on residential real estate, title to real property, mortgages, and foreclosure. Candidates must have excellent written and oral advocacy, and experience in civil litigation.

The position supports remote work for most roles and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and remote equipment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• Ability to consistently bill 1920 hours per year.
• Knowledge of foreclosure process preferred but not required.

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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Time management

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

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.
• Must be well-versed in the rules of evidence and introducing evidence.
• Knowledge of consumer protection statutes such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act preferred.
• Ability to manage and prioritize large caseload.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including:

• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Competitive Salary Range of $120,000 - $160,000
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
• Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
• Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
• Wellness programs and employee discounts
• Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• And so much more!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.