Real Estate Attorney jobs in Carlsbad, CA

Our law firm, a La Mesa-based boutique law firm focusing on real estate litigation, is looking for a real estate attorney with trial experience for a full-time salaried position. The ideal candidate will work closely with the firm’s clients, administrative staff, and attorneys. If you have the ability to handle a diverse caseload, have trial experience, stellar research and writing skills, can communicate effectively, take copious notes, and are comfortable using today’s technology well, please start your application today!

Please submit your resume (with California Bar Association License Number), an 8-10 page writing sample, contact information for three (3) references familiar with your real estate law and/or trial experience, and your salary requirements.

• Appear on behalf of clients at arbitration, mediation, hearings, and at trial
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
• Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies
• Provide legal counsel to clients by analyzing their needs and determining a proper course of action
• Take careful notes of all hearings, telephone calls, and activities
• Supervise administrative staff, paralegals, and law clerks
• Prepare various legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence
• Coordinate with paralegals and administrative staff in connection with keeping track of time records, reviewing client billing, setting up client meetings, and completing client projects
• Abide by firm policies and procedures, including policies and procedures relating to the documentation of activities

• Successful completion of accredited law school with Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree
• An active member of the California State Bar Association in good standing
• 10 or more years of experience practicing real estate law, real estate litigation, or business litigation with significant trial experience
• Advanced computer skills including working with legal research programs (Westlaw and Lexis) and other software (DMS systems, CRM systems, time and billing systems) preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Must be able to handle a heavy caseload with little supervision
• Decision-making, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and communication skills are a must

We are a boutique law firm specializing in real estate litigation located in La Mesa, California.