Job Title: In-House Counsel
Location: Arcadia, CA
Salary: $100,000-$130,000
Skills: Real Estate and Property Management Law, Unlawful Detainers, Habitability Claims, Employment Claims, Litigation
About Company / Opportunity: We are an established real estate investment and property management company. Our diverse Southern California portfolio includes multifamily, office and hotel properties. If you have 1-3 years of litigation experience and a passion for real estate, then this may be a good fit for you!
Responsibilities: In this role, you will assist the General Counsel with a variety of matters that arise in the legal department. As In-House Counsel, you will
- Perform legal research on a variety of topics, including real estate, employment disputes, and habitability claims.
- Oversee the Unlawful Detainer docket and perform discovery, engage in motion practice and prepare for trials.
- Appear for motion hearings, ex-parte hearings and trials
- Assist with pre-litigation dispute resolution
- Review and update corporate forms and documents, including lease agreements and property management forms.
Must-Have Skills:
- You must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and be in good standing with the CA Bar.
- You must have 1-3 years of litigation/trial prep experience
- You must have 1-3 years of discovery experience, including written discovery, depositions, and 3rd party subpoenas.
Nice to Have Skills:
- Unlawful Detainer trial experience a major plus!
