Attorney with some Unlawful Detainer experience preferred

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Oakland based law office has an opening for an Unlawful Detainer Attorney

This is a temporary to permanent position.When Permanent you will get medical benefits.The position has flexible hours and days.* 1-3 years Attorney experience preferred but not required, we will train and experience with unlawful detainer (preferred but not required) *Must be proficient with Microsoft Office

Experience with timeslips is a plus but not required

Experience with judicial council forms

Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment

Good written and oral communication skillsAbility to take direction

Ability to work in a small office environment

Ability to represent clients in court

Ability to attend and conduct court and jury trials

Ability to do legal researchAbility to draft and proofread motions

Ability to problem solve

Proactive and be a team player

Detail-oriented

Organizational, time-management and prioritization capabilities; able to manage workload independently, efficiently and with minimal supervision

Process-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks, ability to maintain a positive work environment

Job task include but are not limited to:• Legal research• Motion drafting• Law and Motion practice• Court appearance• Represent clients in trials• Attend hearings• Discovery demands and requests• Drafting letters• Attending settlement conferences• Attending mediationsWhen needed tasks can include:• Answering client and potential client calls• Drafting unlawful detainer complaints• Drafting defaults, dismissals and memos to set case for trial• Communication with court staff• Assist supervising attorneys in assembling motions• Trial Documents preparation • Discovery request and Discovery demands• Draft notices 3, 30, 60 and 90 day notices and notice to cease• Photocopying• Processing client payments• Communicate with Process server

Qualifications:• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school• Member of a State Bar and in good standing• 1-3 years of legal experience• Strong organizational skills• Strong interpersonal skills• Strong written English skills• Good attention to detail• Strong word processing and computer skills• A strong team playerPlease email your resume in a PDF format.

Remote work is available depending on experience

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