Job Description

Job Description

Purpose

To manage both judicial foreclosure and litigation cases with an emphasis on residential real estate litigation, mortgage, and transactional matters, and to protect the client’s interest in litigation proceedings.

Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities

Manage cases from inception to completion.

Prepare analysis of cases and advise clients regarding strategies.

Draft court pleadings.

Handle discovery, including filing and defense of motions.

Attend court hearings, both telephonic and in person.

Other duties and special projects as needed.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree.

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

5 years’ experience in the practice of law, preferably litigation, real estate, or mortgage law.

Admission to practice law in the state of California. Other bar admissions to states where the firm practices is a plus.

Must have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Must have the ability to interpret client systems.

Must be proficient in software tools including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.

Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload.

General Competency Factors

Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates with all clients (via client systems, e-mail, and phone).

Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management, and attendance.

Takes initiative in the face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.

Demonstrates commitment to the firm’s vision, mission, and core values.

Processes work in compliance with client requirements as well as SOPs and Operations Matrices.

Analytical and detail-oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.

Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.

Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.

Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

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