Litigation Attorney

Colonial Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldridge Pite, LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney to handle litigated matters with emphasis on defensive real estate litigation, title to real property, mortgages and foreclosure. The candidate must possess excellent written and oral advocacy skills and experience in civil litigation.

Responsibilities include managing all aspects of contested litigation, pre-litigation work, drafting pleadings, taking and defending depositions, and appearing at hearings and mediations.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership.
• 2–8 years of litigation experience in real estate or mortgage servicing.
• Able to bill 1,920 hours per year.
• Foreclosure knowledge is a plus.

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.
• Discovery, including taking & defending depositions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences and make court appearances.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Advocacy skills

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar Admission

Tools

Excel

Job description

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.