Senior Attorney

Company: So Cal Realty Law
Location: Chula Vista
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Job Description:

Our growing firm is seeking a well-qualified senior attorney who can handle a heavy caseload, work independently, and zealously represent our clients both in and out of court. To be considered, you should have solid trial experience and be willing to mentor our newer associates. Your excellent communication and writing skills will come in handy as you thoughtfully position our clients toward favorable outcomes. Reach out to us today if this opportunity sounds ideal for you.

Responsibilities:

--- Get appropriate documents prepared, such as motions, pleadings, notices, and discovery requests and responses
--- Attend court hearings on behalf of clients and argue motions
--- Anticipate, prepare for, and attend trials, mediation, and arbitration on behalf of clients
--- Stay updated on changing applicable laws and statutes on the local, state, and federal levels
--- Counsel associates to resolve or prevent conflicts
Attorneys at our firm are expected to:
--- Aggressively manage a caseload of real estate litigation cases involving both residential and commercial property, including fraud, quiet title, action-in-partition, and unlawful detainer cases
--- Research, prepare, and file required motions; meet court deadlines; attend hearings, and advocate for clients
--- Investigate claims and defenses of parties prior to initiating litigation, prepare demand letters and initial pleadings to initiate legal claims on behalf of clients
--- Take and defend depositions
--- Prepare and present civil trials and unlawful detainer trials
--- Develop an aggressive, strategic approach for each case
--- Provide leadership and direction to paralegals and legal assistants
--- Cultivate relationships with the Team, Clients, and our professional network

Qualifications:

--- Applicants must have trial, mediation, and arbitration representation experience
--- Five years of experience as a senior associate in the legal industry
--- Work independently while handling a heavy caseload
--- Persuasive writing skills and verbal communication skills are critical, along with time management and interpersonal skills
--- Completion of a 4-year bachelor's degree, as well as 3-year law degree from an accredited law school
Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of trial experience in
--- Civil litigation, including subjects such as fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, real estate contract disputes, quiet title, action in partition, unlawful detainer, HOA disputes, and foreclosure defense
--- Experience with residential lending and real estate transactions is also desirable
--- Knowledge about mortgages, title, escrow, and other real estate issues would serve an applicant well
--- A desire to handle trial work is essential, and specialized training will be provided
--- Licensed to practice law in California for at least 5-7 years

About Company:
The legal services offered by So Cal Realty Law, APC, include residential and commercial real estate transactions, residential and commercial real estate litigation, landlord services, mortgage advocacy, lease negotiation, mediation, arbitration, unlawful detainer (eviction), commercial tenant defense, and a wide variety of other real estate-related services.



We have a strong team culture, where everyone contributes and celebrates our achievements. We expect excellent communication, a commitment to service, and positive, cooperative relationships.

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