Staff Attorney

Kosmos; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing law firm in California seeks a Litigation Attorney to manage cases in real estate, title, mortgages, foreclosure, and creditor’s rights. This role offers flexibility to work remotely while primarily based in the Riverside area. Candidates should have a Juris Doctor, excellent advocacy skills, and preferably 1-4 years of litigation experience. Join us for an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have strong interest in real estate or mortgage law.
• Must maintain all necessary licensing and MCLE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases from inception to completion.
• Develop and seek approval for budgets and legal strategy.
• Draft/argue pleadings and motions.
• Attend court hearings, mediation, settlement conferences.

Skills

Excellent written advocacy

Excellent oral advocacy

Logical thinking

Critical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor from accredited law school

Job description

Overview

Growing Law firm in San Francisco bay area, CA is looking for a Litigation Attorney to practice in California, with remote work available but primarily based out of the Riverside area. Attorneys have the flexibility to work remotely, if desired.Litigation Associates are responsible for handling pre-litigation and litigation matters involving real estate, title, mortgages, foreclosure, and creditor’s rights. Candidates must be self-motivated and have excellent written and oral advocacy skill and experience with civil litigation. Logical and critical thinking is essential.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases from inception to completion.
• Manage pre-litigation cases and clear title to real property.
• Develop and seek approval for budgets and legal strategy.
• Research and prepare legal analysis on risks, exposure and strategies.
• Draft/argue pleadings and motions.
• Conduct all aspects of discovery.
• Develop and implement case strategy with supervising partner and client; communicate directly with clients.
• Attend court hearings, mediation, settlement conferences, etc. both telephonic, via video and in person.
• Assist with bankruptcy motions, hearings and adversary proceedings, as needed.
• Other duties and special projects as needed.
• Manage litigation cases, settlement conferences, etc. both telephonic, via video and in person.
• Assist with bankruptcy motions, hearings and adversary proceedings, as needed.
• Other duties and special projects as needed.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state ofCalifornia and maintain all necessary licensing and MCLE requirements; (additional license in firm’s other footprint states a plus).
• 1 – 4 years of litigation experience preferred, but will consider entry-level candidates with strong interest in real estate or mortgage law.
• Knowledge of foreclosure, real estate, secured transactions and creditor’s rights preferred, but not required.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.