Senior Associate Attorney

Illinois Defense Counsel; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Medical, Dental and Vision Plan

401K retirement savings plan

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Remote equipment provided

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

Aldridge Pite, LLP in California seeks a Senior Associate Attorney to lead defense litigation for foreclosure trustees. You will manage cases from inception to completion, draft pleadings, handle discovery, and appear at hearings, telephonically or in person.

Ideal candidates hold a JD, CA bar admission, 5–10 years in litigation or mortgage law, and strong communication. Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet is expected; ability to prioritize a busy caseload and work in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Five to ten years of experience in law, preferably litigation, real estate or mortgage law.
• California Bar admission; Utah admission preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from inception to completion.
• Prepare analysis of case and advise client regarding strategies.
• Draft court pleadings and defend motions.
• Handle discovery.
• Attend court hearings, telephonically and in person.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Legal research

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Juris Doctor

California Bar admission

Utah admission preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet

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:

The Senior Associate Attorney will work in our firm’s California Foreclosure Trustee Litigation Department, and will primarily manage defensive litigation work related to foreclosure trustees.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage cases from inception to completion
• Prepare analysis of case and advise client regarding strategies
• Draft court pleadings, defense of motions
• Handle discovery
• Attend court hearings, both telephonic and in person
• Other duties and special projects as needed

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Juris Doctor from accredited law school
• Five to Ten years of experience in the practice of law, preferably litigation, real estate or mortgage law
• Admission to practice law in the state of California. Admission to practice law in the state of Utah preferred but not required.
• Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Must be proficient in software tools including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet
• Ability to manage and prioritize your caseload

General Competency Factors:

• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action
• Demonstrates commitment to the Firm's vision, mission and core values
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a face pace and capable of multi-tasking
• Excellent problem solving and organizational skills
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary
• 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
• 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.