Description:

A California Law Firm is an established real estate law firm with offices across California. Our firm is looking for a Trial Attorney to join our fast-paced team. If chosen as the successful candidate, you will be responsible for making appearances in court for unlawful detainer actions in California state courts on behalf of property owners and managers, including trials.

Responsibilities:

Litigate unlawful detainer actions in California state courts on behalf of property owners and managers, including preparation of trial materials and witnesses
Provide legal advice through phone consultations, assessing the facts and issues of each scenario and counseling clients accordingly
Respond to client questions and concerns in order to increase and retain business
Work with legal staff to ensure that all pre-trial motions, pleadings, and discovery documents are prepared and completed
Prepare documents including letters, stipulations, surrender agreements, and the like based on client needs
Propound and respond to discovery, depositions, and motions; prepare trial briefs
Assist with other landlord tenant matters as work permits, including drafting notices and providing consultations to clients

Qualifications:
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

J.D. and active California Bar license
1+ year of trial experience
Strong oral advocacy skills
Knowledge of trial procedure and evidence code
Ability to work with people of all educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds who may have differing communication abilities
Must be willing to spend multiple days per week in court

The following qualifications are preferred: