What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Ghidotti Berger?
ABOUT US:
We are a dynamic growth oriented Real Estate Law Firm with multiple entities and services lines in search of a career oriented individual, ready to grow with our firm. This position will provide critical support to our team of attorneys. We represent secured creditors, banks, lenders, investors and foreclosure trustees, in both transactional, litigation and bankruptcy matters.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Represent clients with respect to assigned matters including but not limited to referrals relating non-routine litigation, replevins, surplus funds, bankruptcy and title/ transactional matters
- Appear in court and argue motion necessary to completion of both routine and contested foreclosure, eviction, title disputes, collection, replevin and bankruptcy matters
- Draft, review and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, Rule 11/settlement agreements, etc. in furtherance of active litigation files
- Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status
- Analyze loan files, title reports and research and analyze case law and provide advice and recommendations to clients
- Manage case load of contested matters on behalf of residential and commercial mortgage lenders and other secured creditors
- Utilize case management system and client sites to properly update and document the status of each account
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Preferred: Creditor's rights law experience
- 5-7 years of legal experience
- Previous experience with mortgage default/collections legal work and foreclosure litigation involving residential and commercial properties is a plus
- Admitted to Practice in California
- Admitted to Practice in other states a plus
- Experience in drafting pleadings, making court appearances, and case law research
- Must be able to proficiently handle appearances, all aspects of creditor representation with minimal or no supervision
- Excellent leadership skills
- Excellent communication and organization abilities
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: Remote
