Senior Attorney - Creditors' Rights & Civil Litigation (Remote)

Patenaude & Felix A Professional Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Work-from-home flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

Patenaude & Felix, APC is seeking a full-time Attorney to join our growing litigation team in California. The role emphasizes creditors' rights and civil litigation with opportunities to manage matters, develop strategies, and mentor junior staff.

The firm offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong professional development within a multi-state practice. You will work onsite, collaborate with clients and senior lawyers, and contribute to growth in a respected practice.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, with creditors' rights or banking exposure.
• Strong understanding of banking and creditors' rights litigation processes.
• Ability to manage a litigation caseload independently.
• Solid legal research, writing, analytical, and case-management capabilities.
• Experience appearing in court and handling cases autonomously.
• Ability to assess cases and apply sound legal judgment.
• Excellent communication with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and teams.
• Capable of handling competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Leadership or mentoring experience is a plus.
• Experience with a legal case management system and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload involving creditors' rights and civil litigation in state and federal courts.
• Develop and implement litigation and collection strategies aligned with case facts and client objectives.
• Draft, review, and oversee pleadings, motions, discovery, and litigation documents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and depositions.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Review files to identify issues, risks, and next steps.
• Manage cases through the lifecycle while ensuring deadlines and compliance.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and others regarding case status.
• Provide guidance to junior attorneys and legal staff.
• Review work product and help develop best practices to improve outcomes.
• Monitor caseload performance, deadlines, and calendaring.
• Identify high-risk matters and escalate appropriately.
• Collaborate with leadership and departments to support client objectives.
• Stay current on creditors' rights and procedural developments.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Case-management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership/mentoring

Time management

Independent caseload management

Job description

Patenaude & Felix, APC is seeking a full-time Attorney to join our growing litigation team in California. The role emphasizes creditors' rights and civil litigation with opportunities to manage matters, develop strategies, and mentor junior staff.

The firm offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong professional development within a multi-state practice. You will work onsite, collaborate with clients and senior lawyers, and contribute to growth in a respected practice.