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Agnello & Rogers

Real Estate Litigation Associate

Agnello & Rogers, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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Responsibilities

Work with clients to prepare strategically for trial proceedings, mediation, and arbitration

Argue motions in court on behalf of clients during legal proceedings

Work with paralegals to complete legal research, investigation of facts, and prepare lawsuits, motions, and other legal briefs

Prepare landlord notices to tenants, and unlawful detainer lawsuits

Work with clients to resolve real estate legal problems

Attorneys at our firm are expected to:

Serve clients enthusiastically and appropriately, based on client goals and circumstances.

Investigate claims, prepare demand letters, and attempt settlement prior to initiating litigation.

Aggressively manage a caseload of real estate litigation and unlawful detainer cases involving both residential and commercial properties. Legal claims include fraud, quiet title, action-in-partition, ejectment and unlawful detainer.

Research, prepare, and file required motions; meet court deadlines; attend hearings, and advocate for clients.

Work with our team of paralegals, vendors, and administrative staff. Provide leadership and direction to the team.

Take and defend depositions. Conduct thorough discovery.

Prepare and present civil trials and unlawful detainer trials.

Develop an aggressive, strategic approach for each case that meets clients' goals.

Cultivate relationships with the Team, Clients, and our professional network.

The job is identified as "hybrid" because most employees at this firm prefer to work from their own homes. The firm also has a physical office space, boardroom, and can offer full‑time workspace to employees upon request, depending on availability. Attorneys must be prepared to appear in court, in-person or virtually in San Diego, Riverside, and elsewhere in Southern California, on short notice. The firm provides computer equipment and stipend for office furniture.

Qualifications

Active member in good standing with local and state bar associations

Able to work independently while handling multiple files

Previous experience advocating for clients in trials, mediation, and arbitration

Excellent time management and interpersonal skills are required, as well as persuasive writing and verbal communication skills

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience in

Civil litigation trials, including subjects such as real estate fraud, unlawful detainer, breach of fiduciary duty, real estate contract disputes, quiet title, action in partition, tenant habitability, 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.

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