Associate Attorney

McCarthy & Holthus LLP is an established California law firm seeking an Associate Attorney to handle high-volume eviction and landlord-tenant litigation matters. The role involves managing cases from intake through trial, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, negotiating settlements, and making frequent in-person court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Drafting Notices: Prepare 3-Day and 30-Day Notices for the tenant
• Preparing Complaints and Responses: Draft unlawful detainer complaints and responses to be filed in court
• Requesting Trials: Promptly request an immediate trial to expedite the process
• Serving Defendants: Ensure proper service of the unlawful detainer papers to the defendants
• Obtaining Judgments: Assist in obtaining judgments from the court
• May perform other duties as assigned to support department goals
• May occasionally work extended hours based on operational needs

Skills

• Licensed and admitted to practice in the State of California
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple matters and collaborating with a supportive team
• Excellent communication and persuasive speaking skills to effectively interact with clients and colleagues
• Proficiency in legal research to gather and analyze case law and statutes relevant to unlawful detainer cases
• Strong writing skills to draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement agreements

Benefits

• Work/life balance with a robust wellness program
• PTO
• Remote work
• Flexible schedules (when available)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• EAP
• STD
• LTD
• Parental leave for both primary and non-primary caregivers
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short and long-term care insurances
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match

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