Litigation Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Litigation Attorney to manage litigated matters, focusing on defensive litigation involving residential real estate, title to real property, mortgages, and foreclosure. The candidate will play a key role in handling contested litigation, advising clients on strategies, and ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Duties:

• Manage all aspects of contested litigation related to mortgage servicing and/or foreclosure matters.
• Handle pre-litigation cases and assist in clearing title to real property
• Prepare case analyses and provide strategic advice to clients
• Draft court pleadings and motions
• Conduct discovery, including taking and defending depositions
• Travel throughout the entire State of California as needed
• Attend hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences and make court appearances
• Utilize excellent written and oral advocacy skills in all aspects of civil litigation
• Apply knowledge of the foreclosure process and requirements (preferred)
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects and large caseload
• Resolve problems quickly and efficiently
• Adhere to the rules of evidence and introduce evidence effectively
• Familiarity with consumer protection statutes, such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (preferred)

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor's Degree with a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Member of the California State Bar, maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing legal education requirements

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Familiarity with rules of evidence and introducing evidence
• Knowledge of consumer protection statutes (preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience in real estate or mortgage servicing (preferred)

Benefits:

• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
• Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees

Legal