What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business/Real Estate Litigation Attorney (0–7 Years Exp) [HYBRID] position at Counts Law Firm, PC?
Whether you're a newly licensed attorney or have several years of litigation experience, we are looking for driven, detail-oriented lawyers to join our growing team.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- CALIFORNIA BAR LICENSE
- EXPERIENCE: 0-7 years in civil litigation such as business, real estate, insurance, employment, personal injury, or consumer. To provide context, here’s an overview of our sub-practice areas:
- Business Litigation: Business contracts, partner disputes, breach of contract & fraud, debt collection & debt negotiation
- Real Estate Litigation: Construction disputes, purchase & sale disputes, co-ownership disputes
- EDUCATION: JD from an accredited law school.
- LOCATION: Live and work experience in LA County.
- COMMUNICATION: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- CHARACTER:
- Detailed oriented, diligent, and able to "hit the ground running."
- Accept criticism and direction well.
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and work ethic.
- Professional appearance.
- TECHNOLOGY: Advanced skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Adobe, Dropbox, Zoom, Slack, Asana, Lexis, Rutters Guides. Home office in a quiet professional location (no background noise).
- REFERENCES: Trustworthy, dependable, and clear background report.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- RESEARCH, DRAFTING, & DOCUMENTATION
- Review case files including intakes, court case summaries, court filings, evidence, etc.
- Legal Research Memos using: Rutter’s Guides, Annotated Codes, Lexis/Westlaw, Google, etc.
- Draft and respond to legal documents in business and real estate law:
- Demand Letters
- Pleadings
- Discovery/Responses/Motions
- Case Management Memos/Statements
- Trial Documents: Briefs, Witness Lists, and Exhibit Lists
- Assign, supervise, revise, and sign all substantive documents that paralegals prepare.
- Document billable hours per client per month pursuant to approved budgets.
- RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT:
- Communicate/ meet & confer with opposing counsel.
- Communicate with clients by telephone, zoom video, and/or email.
- Supervise Paralegals including revising and finalizing work product including Pleadings, Motions re: Service, Motions re: Default, Post Judgment, etc.
- COURT APPEARANCES (Phone, Video, and/or In-Person – only if required)
- Case Management Conferences/Status/Trial Setting/Final Status Conferences
- Motions
- Depositions/Mediations
- BILLABLE HOURS
- Billable Hour Requirement: Minimum 6.0 hours per day
- Bonus: 6.5-8 hours per day
HOW TO APPLY:
- Submit RESUME (PDF)
- Submit COVER LETTER (PDF) including:
- Describe your prior experience and qualifications for this position.
- Provide your salary expectations.
- Provide a link to your LinkedIn and/or social media so we can learn more about you.
- Attach RECENT WRITING SAMPLE(S) of your best, most recent work (redacted as necessary). A research memo, a motion, and a brief, if applicable.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to developing and advancing a diverse team. If you want to be part of an innovative firm, we'd love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Salary : $100,000 - $200,000