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AMS Staffing Inc.

Associate Attorney - 3476053

AMS Staffing Inc., California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Job Title:

Associate Attorney

Location:

California

Salary/Payrate:

$100K - $170K, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment:

REMOTE

Term:

Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required:

YES

Referral Fee:

$1,000 - should your referral start with our client

Job Description Our client is an established real estate law firm with offices across California. They are hiring an Associate Attorney (Law and Motion) to join our landlord tenant team in California. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the firm in the filing and trying of unlawful detainer cases on behalf of our clients.

Position Responsibilities

Draft motions and oppositions for unlawful detainer cases, including oppositions to demurrers, motions to quash, motions to strike, motions to set aside judgments, motions for new trials, bankruptcy motions for relief from stay, and federal motions to remand

Facilitate the discovery phase for new cases by propounding and responding to discovery

Draft and negotiate stipulations and settlement agreements

Prepare cases for trial, including drafting of trial briefs, motions in limine, exhibit lists, witness lists, and jury trial documents

Perform legal research and provide recommendations to clients, staff, and fellow attorneys on legal issues

Respond to client questions and concerns in order to increase and retain business

Assist with occasional court appearances

Attend local property management events to increase firm visibility and business

Required Qualifications

J.D. and an active California Bar license

2+ years’ experience as a licensed California attorney

General overview of civil litigation

Strong research and writing skills

Landlord-tenant law experience

Experience conducting depositions

Familiarity with Lexis or other legal research software

The Following Qualifications Are Preferred

Some contact with the rental housing industry

Admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Southern District of California

Experience with case management database(s)

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