Evictions Litigation Associate Attorney
Evictions Litigation Associate Attorney
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Job Summary:
This Associate Attorney position will report directly to the Managing Partner of Evictions and the firms National Eviction Outsourcing Platform. The attorney will work alongside the evictions support staff and carry their own caseload across the State of California. The ideal candidate has been licensed in California for close to or more than five years and is comfortable with Court hearings and motion practice. Experience with jury trials and additional licensing in Oregon and Washington is a significant plus. Other candidates with a minimum of 2 years experience in Plaintiff or DefenseSide eviction law or other related experience representing landlords tenants creditors and/or loan servicers is encouraged to apply for consideration.
In this position you will need to possess the willingness to work in a team as well as the ability to be selfdriven and work independently whenever needed. You will need to proactively stay abreast of the laws ordinances and general legal landscape affecting landlord and tenants rights in the State of California (and possibly Oregon and Washington). The individual in this role must take ownership of their assignment and work product. Direct communication with clients is expected and required. Respect teamwork and communication are essential in making our practice successful and our work lives as enjoyable as possible. This position will be based out of our office in Long Beach CA or there is opportunity for a hybrid schedule or a remote assignment if preferred.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handle all aspects of eviction cases in California (and possibly Oregon and Washington).
- Attend court hearings (when practical due to geographical location or remote/virtual hearing capabilities) on eviction cases in California and possibly Oregon and Washington.
- Prepare and review documentation required to be filed for eviction cases in California (and possibly Oregon and Washington).
- Must have strong writing skills and ability to draft civil litigation documents ranging from discovery to dispositive motions and client correspondence.
- Functional/applicable knowledge of Rent Control or Stabilization Ordinances and Just Cause Ordinances with desire to become an expert thereon.
- Jury Trial experience a plus.
- Ability to think on your feet and quickly shift tasktotask depending on daily needs.
- Field questions from staff and assist in an affable manner.
- Write review and edit reports opinions correspondence alerts bulletins articles for client notification and compliance purposes.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This job does not require the direct exercise of supervisory responsibilities; however you are expected to manage a caseload in conjunction with assigned staff as the responsible attorney.
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Knowledge of federal state and local laws particularly with respect to landlord/tenant rights. Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.
- Requires active membership in the CA State Bar in good standing (active membership in the OR or WA States Bars a bonus).
- Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
- 2 years of related experience in the landlord/tenant evictions postforeclosure evictions or legal aid in defense of tenants with willingness to vigorously represent landlords is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to work remotely as efficiently and competently as working in office.
- Must be a motivated self starter ability to multitask detailoriented flexible and personable.
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ownership of assigned caseload.
- Proficiency with computer applications technology telephone and Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
- Must have people skills ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with former borrowers occupants clients legal aid representatives attorneys colleagues real estate agents property preservation crews Sheriffs or their Deputies and various outside parties.
- Must be able to work with others in a congenial and teamoriented manner.
- Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information efficiently.
- Know when to escalate an issue to management.
- Balance team and individual responsibilities; contribute to building a positive team spirit.
- Demonstrate attention to detail; look for ways to improve and promote quality.
- Flexibility and adaptability for fast and high growth potential.
- Must possess exceptional organizational skills; the position requires the ability to multitask and be adaptable to continual change.
- Proficiency in internet research including WestLaw and/or LexisNexis is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Normal office working conditions remote work is possible. The noise level in the office work environment is quiet to moderate.
We offer a comprehensive compensation package which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm please submit your resume in confidence. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
Because of the high volume of calls received only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration.
If you are interested in this position please email your resume in PDF or Word format to
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
