Associate Attorney needed for Temecula office

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A well-established law firm in Temecula, CA, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Associate Attorney with experience in foreclosure and bankruptcy law. This is a full-time, in-person position offering a supportive environment and the opportunity for professional growth. The firm specializes in providing legal services to mortgage servicers, with a focus on non-judicial foreclosures, litigation, loss mitigation, and bankruptcy cases.

Duties:

• Efficiently manage multiple files involving litigation, bankruptcy, evictions, replevins, and other related legal matters.
• Research and analyze legal regulations and business practices to stay updated on industry changes.
• Prepare high-quality legal documents, including letters, pleadings, motions, discovery, and appellate briefs.
• Review and guide legal work prepared by paralegal staff.
• Maintain ethical standards in case management, client communications, and timeliness.
• Communicate effectively with clients, offering excellent customer service and regular updates.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, trials, and oral arguments as needed.
• Conduct intake, case strategy analysis, and prepare legal analysis for new cases.
• Keep accurate records of billable hours and tasks performed.
• Stay committed to ongoing professional development, including attending Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses.
• Assist the Managing Attorney with additional tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• California Bar license in good standing.
• 5 years of experience as an associate attorney.
• Proven experience with foreclosure, bankruptcy, and real property law.
• Strong research and analytical skills to address complex legal issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, including Westlaw.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while providing mentorship and feedback to junior staff.
• Reliable transportation for court appearances and client meetings as needed.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active California Bar license in good standing.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with California foreclosure statutes and procedures.
• Knowledge of title background, including post-sale marketable title (preferred).
• Proficiency in Westlaw and time-billing software.
• Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.

Job Location:

• Temecula, CA (In-person)

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (company-paid for basic coverage).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 2 weeks.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Monthly employee luncheons.
• A positive, collaborative work environment with room for professional growth.

Offering mortgage-related legal services to investors and lenders, this firm has earned a great reputation in the legal community and among clients for professional accomplishments. With years of experience and cutting edge technologies, the firm has been achieving outstanding results on behalf of servicers, investors, property management companies, and others. The firm fosters a customer-focused environment that consists of highly experienced attorneys who are passionate about what they do. The firm is consistently growing and maintains top quality service and performance levels. The firm provides good medical benefits to its employees.,This firm has offices in California, Hawaii, Oregon, Arizona, Oklahoma, and Washington.