Commercial Litigation - Associate Attorney

Gurstel Law Firm P C • Fullerton, CA

20h • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Commercial Litigation - Associate Attorney responsible for performing a variety of tasks including providing thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process. The position focuses on continuous quality work product and performance in an energized and fast-paced environment while doing right, maintaining integrity, and achieving results. The attorney will prepare and sign pleadings for all phases of litigation, make court appearances throughout the litigation lifecycle, including first chairing any trials that may arise, and communicate effectively in writing and verbally with clients, opposing counsel, opposing parties, and court staff. Responsibilities also include implementing strategies to collect on judgments, providing guidance and training to administration level staff, conducting legal research, drafting and reviewing legal documents, documenting account/file activity, and traveling to various courts in the State to handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle. The role also requires attending continuing education classes to stay current with legal changes. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-7 years of commercial Litigation experience, preferably in Creditors’ Rights and collections
• Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the State posted.
• 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.

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.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays
• Professional yet casual work environment
• Bonus and Commission potential
• Paid CLE’s & Dues
• Paid parking
• Opportunity to remote (after training)

What This Job Offers

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