Mortgage & Real Estate Litigation Associate

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

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.