Landlord-Tenant Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced landlord-tenant attorney to join its team in Irvine, CA. The role involves handling commercial and mobile home unlawful detainer evictions, potentially through trial, and managing pre-litigation residential and commercial landlord-tenant disputes for property owners and managers. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude, capable of building strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal representation.

Duties

• Provide legal representation and counsel clients on various scenarios.
• Review documents and guide clients through the eviction process.
• Offer legal advice via phone, email, and video conferences.
• Draft legal correspondence, including letters and notices.
• Litigate unlawful detainer trials in Southern California courts.
• Draft pre-trial motions and pleadings.
• Represent the firm internally and externally.
• Complete project-based work and additional duties as needed.

Requirements

• J.D. and an active California Bar license.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
• General knowledge of landlord-tenant law.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Experience in the rental housing industry preferred.
• Lexis/Westlaw experience preferred.
• Experience with case management and/or document management systems preferred.

Education

• Graduate degree in law.

Certifications

• Active California Bar license.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.

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