Commercial Attorney

Gurstel Law Firm P C • Fullerton, CA

8d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is seeking a Commercial Associate Attorney to join their team. This role involves providing legal assessments and advice, advocating for clients in the legal collection process, and preparing/signing pleadings. The attorney will make court appearances, manage litigation lifecycles, and implement strategies for judgment collection. Responsibilities also include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, documenting account activity, and attending continuing education classes. The firm emphasizes continuous quality work product and performance in a fast-paced environment, upholding integrity and achieving results.

Requirements

• Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the State of California
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.
• J.D. from accredited law school
• Ability to collaborate with other employees to utilize resources and knowledge of others in identifying high quality solutions.
• Superior time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business requirements and deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Possesses leadership skills and the ability to drive and motivate other employees to achieve results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients including all levels within the organization and external.

Nice To Haves

• 1-7 years of Commercial Litigation experience, preferably in Creditors’ Rights and collections – not required.

Responsibilities

• Providing thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process.
• Focus on continuous quality work product and performance in the Firm’s energized and fast-paced environment while doing right, maintaining integrity, and achieving results.
• Prepare and sign pleadings for all phases of litigation.
• Make court appearances throughout the litigation lifecycle, including first chairing any trials that may arise.
• Communicate in writing and verbally in an effective and responsive manner with Firm clients, opposing counsel, opposing parties, and court staff.
• Effectively implement strategies to collect on any judgments obtained on behalf of clients, which may include implementing garnishments, deposition, and repossession strategies.
• Provide guidance and training to administration level staff.
• When necessary, conduct legal research required to make successful legal arguments and recommendations to Firm clients.
• Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies and procedures.
• Travel to various courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle.
• Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules of court or court procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing, and Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)/ Paid Holidays
• Paid CLE's and Bar Dues
• Professional Liability
• Bonus and Commission Potential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level