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So Cal Realty Law

Real Estate Litigation Attorney

So Cal Realty Law, San Diego, California, United States, 92189

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We are looking for an attorney who is enthusiastic about aiding people in need of real estate legal services. For clients, we protect the value of real estate investments by removing unwanted tenants, conducting successful real estate litigation and transactions, and pursuing justice for property owners harmed by others. We are looking for an attorney who can get right in and offer excellent representation to clients. You must demonstrate compassion and the ability to build connections with clients. This is a job for an experienced attorney who is skilled, knowledgeable, and self‑assured in handling a workload with considerable autonomy while working with an excellent legal team.

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

Create a legal strategy based on the aims of each client, the circumstances of the case, and applicable law

Assign work to paralegals and legal assistants and monitor their progress while assuming full responsibility for the outcome and meeting all deadlines

Keep track of the time and value you provided to clients so you can evaluate what worked and what you might do better in the future

Achieve or exceed the position's key performance metrics

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

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience practicing as an attorney

Understanding of confidentiality requirements

Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school

Effective communication skills and problem‑solving skills are necessary to work with all levels of staff and clients

Candidates must have passed the bar exam and be in good standing with the state/federal bar association

Licensed to practice law in California

Exposure to unlawful detainer procedures in California

Benefits We offer health, dental, vision, 401(k) benefits, paid time off, and pay for authorized voluntary bar memberships, ongoing legal education, and bar dues. The firm provides computer equipment and a stipend for office furniture. Attorneys must be prepared to appear in court, in person or virtually, in San Diego, Riverside, and elsewhere in Southern California, on short notice.

Compensation $150,000–$200,000 per year

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