Overview
This role involves representing secured creditors in eviction and related matters. The position is Remote (within the State of California).
Responsibilities
- Represent clients for assigned eviction matters.
- Appear in court and argue motions necessary to completion of both routine and contested eviction and replevin matters.
- Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, and discovery to support active eviction files.
- Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status.
- Analyze loan files, research and analyze case law, and provide advice and recommendations to clients.
- Manage a caseload of contested matters on behalf of residential and commercial mortgage lenders and other secured creditors related to eviction matters; provide backup/overflow work on replevin matters.
- Use case management systems and client sites to update and document account status.
Requirements
- 3+ years of legal experience, including trial work.
- Admitted to practice law in California; admission in other states is a plus.
- Active and in good standing with the California State Bar.
- Experience drafting pleadings, making court appearances, handling trial work, and conducting case law research.
- Ability to proficiently handle appearances and all aspects of creditor representation with minimal or no supervision.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
- Familiarity with case management systems (CaseAware or similar).
- Strong legal research and writing skills, with the ability to produce clear, well-reasoned work product.
- Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Creditor’s rights law experience.
- Experience with mortgage default/collections legal work and eviction.
Compensation & Benefits
Location
- Remote (within the State of California)
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.