Associate Attorney; Business​/Real Estate Litigation

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
[BUSINESS / REAL ESTATE LITIGATION]

With a commitment to delivering top-tier service to our clients, we are looking for a dedicated professional who can navigate the complexities of litigation support with precision and diligence.

• CALIFORNIA BAR LICENSE
• EXPERIENCE: 3-7 years of business and/or real estate litigation experience in LA County courts in a local law firm.
• EDUCATION: JD from an accredited law school.
• LOCATION: Live and work experience in LA County.
• COMMUNICATION
  :
  Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Spanish Speaking Optional.
• CHARACTER
  :
  • Detailed oriented, diligent, and able to “hit the ground running.”
  • Accept criticism and direction well.
  • Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and work ethic.
  • Professional appearance.
• TECHNOLOGY
  :
  Advanced skills:
  Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe, Dropbox, Zoom, Slack, Asana, Lexis, Rutters Guides. Home office in a quiet professional location (no background noise).
• REFERENCES
  :
  Trustworthy, dependable, and clear background report.

Applicants must have experience and the ability to complete the following independently:

• COURT APPEARANCES (Phone, Video, and/or In-Person – only if required)
  • Case Management Conferences
  • Status/Trial Setting/Final Status Conferences
  • Motions
  • Depositions/Mediations/Trials
• RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
  • Supervise Paralegals assisting with work product including Pleadings, Motions re:
    Service, Motions re:
    Default, Post Judgment, etc.
  • Communicate with clients by telephone, zoom video, and/or email.
  • Communicate/ meet & confer with opposing counsel.
• RESEARCH, DRAFTING, & DOCUMENTATION
  • Review case files including intakes, court case summaries, court filings, evidence, etc.
  • Legal Research Memos using:
    Rutter’s Guides, Annotated Codes, Lexis/Westlaw, Google, etc.
  • Draft and respond to legal documents:
    • Pleadings
    • Opposing Counsel Correspondence.
    • Discovery/Responses/Motions
    • Trial Documents:
      Briefs, Witness Lists, and Exhibit Lists
  • Assign, supervise, revise, and sign all substantive documents that paralegals prepare.
  • Document billable hours per client per month pursuant to approved budgets.
• BILLABLE HOURS
  • Billable Hour Requirement:
    Minimum 6 hours per day
  • Bonus: 7-8+ hours per day
• Other projects as assigned by Managing Attorney.

• Describe your prior experience and qualifications for this position.
• Provide your salary expectations.
• Provide a link to your Linked In and/or social media so we can learn more about you.
• Attach RECENT WRITING SAMPLE(S) of your best, most recent work (redacted as necessary). A research memo, a motion, and a brief
  , if applicable.

• JOB TYPE: Full-Time
• SCHEDULE: 8:30AM – 5:30PM w/1 hour unpaid lunch and (2) paid 15-minute breaks
• BENEFITS: Competitive Compensation Package;
  Monthly Bonus;
  Paid Time Off for Holidays/Sick/Vacation;
  Medical/Dental Insurance;
  Work Perks;
  Remote Work-Life Balance Schedule.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to developing and advancing a diverse team.