Staff Attorney

Titus Talent Strategies; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses based on billed time collected

401(k) eligibility after 12 months

PTO

$100 monthly wellness reimbursement

Health stipend available

In-office preferred, potential for hybrid flexibility

Job summary

A legal services firm in San Diego, CA is seeking a California-licensed Attorney to join their collaborative legal team. This role includes court representation, managing a diverse caseload, and conducting legal research. The ideal candidate should have civil litigation experience and strong writing skills. Benefits include monthly bonuses, 401(k) eligibility, and a potential hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• A few years of civil litigation experience, comfortable appearing in court.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Receiver in court and advocate for resolutions rather than clients.
• Prepare motions, appeals, and legal briefs related to ongoing receivership matters.
• Manage 20–30 active cases involving health & safety and business receiverships.
• Collaborate with the operations team, contractors, city attorneys, and property stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic recommendations to the court.
• Maintain approximately 6 billable hours per day.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research and writing skills

Education

Active license to practice law in California

Job description

Our client is a nationally recognized leader in receivership services, appointed by courts to act as neutral third parties who step in to solve complex problems involving distressed properties and businesses. With over 16 years of experience and 220+ completed projects, the team specializes in health and safety receiverships, taking on some of California’s most challenging properties—such as unsafe buildings, hoarder homes, or stalled construction sites—and restoring them for the benefit of all stakeholders.

They are not advocates for a client—they are advocates for solutions.

The Opportunity

Due to a recent team departure, our client is seeking a California-licensed Attorney to join their collaborative, fast-growing legal team. In this role, you’ll appear in court on behalf of the Receiver, conduct legal research and writing, and manage a diverse caseload involving both property and business receiverships.

What You’ll Do

• Represent the Receiver in court and advocate for resolutions rather than clients
• Prepare motions, appeals, and legal briefs related to ongoing receivership matters
• Manage 20–30 active cases involving health & safety and business receiverships
• Collaborate with the operations team, contractors, city attorneys, and property stakeholders
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic recommendations to the court
• Maintain approximately 6 billable hours per day (120–130 per month)

What You’ll Bring

Must-Haves:

• Active license to practice law in California
• A few years of civil litigation experience (comfortable appearing in court)
• Strong legal research and writing skills

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with California receivership law
• Additional bar admission in Arizona or Nevada
• Background in real estate, municipal law, bankruptcy, family law, or business litigation

What’s in It for You

• Bonuses: Monthly, based on percentage of billed time collected (starting around 4%)
• 401(k) eligibility after 12 months
• PTO
• $100 monthly wellness reimbursement
• Health stipend available (no formal plan)
• Schedule: In-office preferred; potential for hybrid flexibility over time
• Location: San Diego, CA (office located right off the main freeway)

Why Join Our Client

• Be part of a niche legal field that’s redefining what it means to practice law
• Solve real problems that make communities safer and businesses viable again
• Work with a close-knit, collaborative team of 10+ professionals
• Join a growing organization with expansion plans into Arizona and Nevada
• Opportunity for long-term growth and the ability to shape your career path as the firm evolves

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services