Litigation Attorney (Real Property/Creditor Rights)

Jobot; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Litigation Attorney with a focus on real property, unlawful detainer, and bankruptcy to join our Irvine-based team. This permanent, full-time role offers exposure to high-stakes disputes and collaborative problem solving.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, a JD, and active State Bar status. We offer a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation attorney focusing on real estate, unlawful detainer, and bankruptcy.
• Strong knowledge of real property and creditor rights law.
• Excellent litigation, research, and writing skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Representing clients in all stages of real property disputes and creditor rights litigation, including trial, arbitration, mediation, and appellate proceedings.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
• Conducting research on complex legal issues related to real estate, unlawful detainer, and bankruptcy law.
• Providing legal advice and guidance to clients on matters related to real property and creditor rights.
• Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients in real property disputes and creditor rights matters.
• Collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure the effective and efficient handling of legal matters.
• Keeping abreast of changes in real estate, unlawful detainer, and bankruptcy law and advising clients accordingly.

Skills

Litigation

Real estate law

Unlawful detainer

Bankruptcy law

Negotiation

Research & writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

State Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Leading private lending firm in the nation!

Salary: $100,000 - $175,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Mallory Schreiner

Hybrid work

Vertically integrated with in-house corporate/securities and real estate/finance teams

Full medical, dental, vision benefits 100% covered for employee

Job Details

Are you a dynamic, experienced Litigation Attorney with a passion for real property and creditor rights? We are seeking an exceptional attorney with a strong background in real estate, unlawful detainer, and bankruptcy to join our dynamic team. This is a permanent, full-time position that offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging legal matters in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

1. Representing clients in all stages of real property disputes and creditor rights litigation, including trial, arbitration, mediation, and appellate proceedings.
2. Drafting and reviewing pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents.
3. Conducting research on complex legal issues related to real estate, unlawful detainer, and bankruptcy law.
4. Providing legal advice and guidance to clients on matters related to real property and creditor rights.
5. Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients in real property disputes and creditor rights matters.
6. Collaborating with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to ensure the effective and efficient handling of legal matters.
7. Keeping abreast of changes in real estate, unlawful detainer, and bankruptcy law and advising clients accordingly.

Qualifications

1. Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
2. Active membership in good standing with the State Bar.
3. Minimum of 5 years of experience as a litigation attorney, with a focus on real estate, unlawful detainer, and bankruptcy law.
4. Strong knowledge of real property and creditor rights law, including the ability to interpret and apply complex laws and regulations.
5. Excellent litigation skills, including experience in trial, arbitration, mediation, and appellate proceedings.
6. Exceptional legal research and writing skills.
7. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to effectively resolve disputes.
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients, other attorneys, and legal support staff.
9. Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
10. High degree of professionalism and adherence to strict confidentiality and ethical standards.
11. Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.