Associate Attorney

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP•San Diego, CA

1d•$150,000 - $225,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are an established real estate law firm with offices across California. We are looking for an Associate Attorney – Landlord/Tenant to join our fast-paced Business Real Estate Group in our San Diego or Concord office. This role will be responsible for drafting residential lease amendments and addenda, dealing with residential landlord tenant disputes, preparing residential lease reviews, consulting on various state and local landlord compliance topics and educating and answering questions for residential property owners and managers. This position is a non-litigation position. About Us: With over 45 years in the California legal industry and six offices statewide, our firm was founded on a commitment to customer service that has flourished within our culture of inclusion and diversity. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and in taking care of our employees so they are empowered to do their very best work. It is our mission to provide the highest quality, cost-effective legal services to our clients. Compensation: $150k-$225k/annually DOE + Bonus Responsibilities: Provide legal representation to clients, assessing the facts and issues of each scenario and counseling clients appropriately Respond to client concerns to increase and retain business Participate in industry organizations and affiliated committees to increase the firm’s visibility in the community and within the industry Ability to develop executive level client confidence to retain current firm clients Ability to contribute to a positive and respectful working environment Represent the firm internally and externally Other duties as needed to support the legal and management goals of the department Qualifications: We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications: J.D. and an active California Bar license 2+ years of experience as a licensed California attorney, specifically in the area of landlord/tenant law Demonstrated experience in residential real estate and unlawful detainer law Strong analytical, research, and writing skills Ability to communicate regularly with clients on a range of practice group topics Ability to multi-task and operate against inflexible deadlines both in a team environment and independently The following qualifications are preferred: Affordable Housing experience Experience with the California Tenant Protection Act and/or rent control ordinances Experience with ProLaw or other billing and document management program Schedule: Position is full-time, exempt. Our business hours are 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm Friday. We currently offer an in-office/hybrid/remote work model for select positions within the Firm. New hire employees who are offered a hybrid schedule will complete the majority of their onboarding and training in-office as deemed necessary for the position by the firm before transitioning to a hybrid/remote schedule, subject to approval by their supervisor. Why Work for Us? Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities. We provide a comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and sick time. What employees are saying about working with us: “The people, atmosphere, culture, and work/life balance are great.” “I always feel included, respected, and a part of the team.” “I have been given so many opportunities to grow and have learned so much.” Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process. Interviews are currently being conducted by phone or video with possible in-person interviews for finalist candidates. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. Qualifications

Requirements

J.D. and an active California Bar license
2+ years of experience as a licensed California attorney, specifically in the area of landlord/tenant law
Demonstrated experience in residential real estate and unlawful detainer law
Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
Ability to communicate regularly with clients on a range of practice group topics
Ability to multi-task and operate against inflexible deadlines both in a team environment and independently

Nice To Haves

Affordable Housing experience
Experience with the California Tenant Protection Act and/or rent control ordinances
Experience with ProLaw or other billing and document management program

Responsibilities

Provide legal representation to clients, assessing the facts and issues of each scenario and counseling clients appropriately
Respond to client concerns to increase and retain business
Participate in industry organizations and affiliated committees to increase the firm’s visibility in the community and within the industry
Ability to develop executive level client confidence to retain current firm clients
Ability to contribute to a positive and respectful working environment
Represent the firm internally and externally
Other duties as needed to support the legal and management goals of the department