Job Description

Purpose

A well-established law firm is seeking a licensed Senior Attorney to practice with the West Coast for matters on the West coast side.. The Senior Attorney will handle and manage cases with an emphasis on residential real estate litigation, mortgage, transactional matters, and protect the client’s interest in litigation proceedings and general collection cases.

Specific Duties, Activities, and Responsibilities

Manage a caseload and bill time hourly.

Attend mediations, trials, hearings, and perform other duties as assigned.

Willing and able to travel on an as-needed basis.

Collaborate effectively with all team members.

Manage and prioritize multiple projects and cases.

Assist with other duties and special projects as necessary.

Dual license in additional states (such as Texas) is a plus.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Minimum of eight years of litigation/courtroom experience (foreclosure experience is a plus).

Member of the state Bar, maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements.

Subject matter expert in their field.

Proficient in performing legal research and writing.

Proficient in taking and defending depositions.

Proficient in drafting pleadings, briefs, affidavits, discovery, proposed orders, as well as correspondence, memoranda, and opinion letters.

Proficiency with legal research tools such as Fastcase or Westlaw.

Well-versed in the rules of evidence, introducing evidence, and civil procedure in both state and federal court.

General Competency Factors

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 assist colleagues as needed.

Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.

Strong work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

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