Associate Attorney
McCarthy & Holthus LLP is an established California law firm seeking an Associate Attorney to handle high-volume eviction and landlord-tenant litigation matters. The role involves managing cases from intake through trial, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, negotiating settlements, and making frequent in-person court appearances.
Responsibilities
- Drafting Notices: Prepare 3-Day and 30-Day Notices for the tenant
- Preparing Complaints and Responses: Draft unlawful detainer complaints and responses to be filed in court
- Requesting Trials: Promptly request an immediate trial to expedite the process
- Serving Defendants: Ensure proper service of the unlawful detainer papers to the defendants
- Obtaining Judgments: Assist in obtaining judgments from the court
- May perform other duties as assigned to support department goals
- May occasionally work extended hours based on operational needs
Skills
- Licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple matters and collaborating with a supportive team
- Excellent communication and persuasive speaking skills to effectively interact with clients and colleagues
- Proficiency in legal research to gather and analyze case law and statutes relevant to unlawful detainer cases
- Strong writing skills to draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements
Benefits
- Work/life balance with a robust wellness program
- PTO
- Remote work
- Flexible schedules (when available)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- AD&D
- EAP
- STD
- LTD
- Parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers
- Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short and long-term care insurances
- 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match
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