Associate Attorney with 1+ years of experience practicing real estate law

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Irvine office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks an associate attorney with 1+ years of experience practicing real estate law, with proficiency litigating against homeowner association's violations of the Davis-Stirling Act, Fair Employment and Housing Act, and Unruh Act. The candidate will work under a partner. Will be the primary contact point for opposing counsel and clients. Work directly under one or more of the Firm?s partners performing all aspects of civil litigation. Prepare pleadings and discovery. Research the law and write great motions. Appear at hearings, take and defend depositions, and second or third chair trials. Conduct a thorough preliminary analysis of probable case outcomes and determine viable claims using knowledge of legal precedent and applicable state statutes. Evaluate findings from preliminary analysis, develop strategies to meet the client's objectives, and develop arguments in anticipation of trial. Advise clients about legal rights and duties, claim viability, and associated risks and benefits related to prosecuting or defending civil lawsuits. Interpret laws, legal precedents, and regulations for individuals. Represent clients from the inception of the case at the pre-litigation stage through the litigation stage. Make oral arguments, select jurors, and examine witnesses during the trial. Prepare legal briefs and motions. Prepare discovery for cases. Conduct legal research; prepare, draft, and review legal documents, including settlement agreements, grant deeds, leases, sale/purchase agreements, and Homeowner Associations' governing documents. Negotiate settlements at the pre-litigation stage and the litigation stage for civil disputes. Present oral and written evidence to defend clients or prosecute opposing parties in civil litigation. Supervise law clerks, legal assistants, and paralegals. Defend and take depositions of parties and witnesses throughout the litigation process. Attend site inspections to analyze and evaluate the property at issue in cases. Attend mediation with clients at the pre-litigation stage. Perform administrative and management tasks related to the practice of law. Confer with colleagues to establish the best legal strategies for the case; review anticipated court deadlines to ensure the deadlines are met; and ensure that the client has been apprised of any developments in the case. Admission to the California Bar is essential.

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