Litigation Attorney

Aldridge Pite, Llp; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is looking for an Associate Attorney responsible for handling litigated matters related to real estate and foreclosure. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate, litigation experience, and strong advocacy skills. Remote work options are available, and competitive benefits include comprehensive insurance and generous PTO.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO plan

Full equipment station for remote employees

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness programs

Learning and development training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the California state bar with necessary licenses.
• Minimum of 2-8 years litigation experience in real estate or mortgage servicing preferred.
• Knowledge of foreclosure process preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of contested litigation involving mortgage servicing.
• Prepare analysis of cases and advise clients on strategies.
• Draft court pleadings and attend hearings and mediations.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Aldridge Pite, LLP, Sacramento, California, United States of America •

Aldridge Pite, LLP, San Diego, California, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Remote Work from Home! - California

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 an Associate 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 contested 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.
• 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.
• Member of the California state bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements
• Minimum of 2-8 years litigation experience in real estate or mortgage servicing preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently bill 1920 hours per year*
• Knowledge of foreclosure process and requirements preferred, but not required.
• 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.

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

• Competitive salary range of $90,000 to $130,000
• Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• 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.

Aldridge Pite, LLP, Sacramento, California, United States of America,

Aldridge Pite, LLP, San Diego, California, United States of America