Staff Attorney

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

Job summary

A growing law firm in the San Francisco bay area is looking for a Litigation Attorney to manage litigation and pre-litigation cases. This role offers flexibility to work remotely but is primarily based out of Riverside. Ideal candidates will have a Juris Doctor and excellent advocacy skills, with 1-4 years of litigation experience preferred. Knowledge of real estate and creditor's rights is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in California and maintain necessary licensing and MCLE requirements.
• 1-4 years of litigation experience preferred, but entry-level candidates with interest in real estate or mortgage law considered.
• Knowledge of foreclosure and creditor's rights preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation and pre-litigation cases from inception to completion.
• Develop and seek approval for budgets and legal strategy.
• Research and prepare legal analysis on risks and strategies.
• Draft and argue pleadings and motions.
• Conduct all aspects of discovery.
• Communicate directly with clients about case strategy.

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent written and oral advocacy skills

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.