Real Estate Lawyer

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Company: Kendall Law, P.C.

Location: Torrance, CA 90503

Description:

Description

If you're an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney with Real Estate Litigation experience and a strong track record of favorable client outcomes who thrives when surrounded by top-notch legal professionals, look no further! Our dynamic company is growing, and we're seeking someone with knowledge of real estate, corporate, and business law. Our ideal applicant will have at least 3 years of experience in real estate litigation, outstanding written and oral communication skills, and excellent references.

The billable hour requirement is based on salary. The ideal candidates must have ability and desire to provide excellent work product that reflects strong research, writing, and analytical skills as well as drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs. Associates are given meaningful, hands-on legal work. Associates independently manage litigation caseload working on cases from beginning to end, including handling court appearances, depositions and communicating with clients. Admission to practice in California is required.

We prefer candidates with immediately transferable skills, excellent client relationship and interpersonal skills, a previous work history, and a strong understanding of land use, title insurance, and business law. Unlawful detainer experience is highly valuable. If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today.

Responsibilities
Lead real estate litigation matters from inception through trial
Handle commercial and residential property disputes
Navigate landlord-tenant conflicts and property rights issues, title disputes, and real estate fraud cases
Guide clients through zoning and land use litigation
Managing and responding to written discovery
Motion practice and conducting legal research
Investigating key facts and gathering critical case information
File, depose, mediate, and litigate pursuant to our core values and culture with minimal oversight
Represent clients in real estate disputes/litigation and business disputes
Take into account all legal aspects of clients' intended outcome and personal circumstances to provide sound legal advice to them
Understand all legal aspects of the clients' desired outcome and circumstances to provide them with sound legal advice
Appear on behalf of your clients at real estate closings, in real estate disputes, and real estate litigation
Manage paralegals, clerks, and other assistants

Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of experience as civil litigation attorney handling depositions, mediations, and court and jury trials.
Able to use Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint with proficiency
Prior real estate litigation experience required
CA Bar License in good standing required
Juris Doctor required

A strong passion for litigation, coupled with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, will be the key to excelling in this role
Three years of experience as corporate counsel for a real estate development firm, as a transactional attorney, or residential or commercial real estate attorney
Up to date knowledge of property management, business law, title insurance, land use, and residential and commercial real estate law, including litigation
Exceptional negotiation, research, networking, and communication skills are desired
Be a member of your local bar association and hold a current law license in the state

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