Hoffman & Forde, Attorneys at Law, APC is a full-service law firm with offices located in the Banker's Hill neighborhood of San Diego, across from the beautiful Balboa Park and in La Jolla, sitting above the Cove. As a fast-paced law firm with a large clientele, we are looking for a Real Estate Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of experience to become a part of our real estate and civil litigation team at our office in beautiful Banker’s Hill.
The candidate will have the opportunity to be the primary handling attorney on his/her own cases within a supportive and team-oriented environment. The candidate will be asked to create strategies for the conduct of the litigation, handle court appearances, conduct depositions, attend mediations, and engage directly with clients. This is an extraordinary opportunity to do high caliber work in a growing, entrepreneurial, and friendly environment. The firm values excellent service to clients and does so in a collaborative fashion that promotes both personal and professional growth.
Qualifications:
· Active, in-good standing license to practice law in the state of California.
· Minimum of 3 years of experience in litigation (Real Estate preferred)
· Strong knowledge of California state laws.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
· Independently manage matters from start to finish.
· Ability to manage a heavy caseload with little supervision.
· Ability to think strategically and have good negotiation skills.
· Excellent drafting, writing and analytical skills.
· Highly organized and detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality legal services.
· Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to manage multiple projects.
Responsibilities (included but not limited to):
· Draft/respond to demand letters and pre-litigation correspondence.
· Draft/respond to complaints.
· Meet and confer with opposing counsel.
· Develop case strategies.
· Coordinate and conduct discovery.
· Conduct depositions.
· Draft motions, stipulations, briefs, declarations, etc.
· Attend mediation and hearings and provide oral arguments.
· Maintain excellent communication with clients.
· Post-litigation matters and judgment enforcement.
Benefits and Compensation:
Competitive compensation based on experience with a range of $130,000 - $160,000, plus discretionary bonuses.
Benefits include vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, affordable Health insurance with a substantial choice of plans to choose from including Dental & Vision coverage, 401(k) with employer contribution, and parking. Partnership track and assistance with client development.
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to dretes@hoffmanforde.com. Please include salary requirements with your application.
Hoffman & Forde, Attorneys at Law, A.P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person