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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in business and real estate litigation, including case development, legal research, and drafting of legal documents. Proficient in managing multiple cases and deadlines while effectively communicating with clients and legal professionals.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Juris Doctor (JD)California Bar MembershipLitigation ExperienceLegal Research and WritingDrafting Motions and Pleadings
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Hard Skills
Case DevelopmentLegal ResearchDrafting Legal DocumentsDiscovery ManagementDeposition Preparation
Soft Skills
Written AdvocacyOral AdvocacySound Legal JudgmentClient CommunicationCollaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Active California Bar Membership
Industry Keywords
Business LawReal Estate LawArbitrationMediationCalifornia State Courts
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Handle business and real estate litigation matters
- Develop cases from initial case development through discovery, depositions, settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, and case strategy documents
- Conduct legal research involving case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources
- Handle discovery and assist with deposition preparation and transcript review
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and arbitration forums
- Support settlement negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and trial preparation
- Collaborate with partners and attorneys on litigation and case strategy
- Manage multiple matters, case files, deadlines, hearings, and conferences
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar membership or eligibility for prompt admission
- Law firm litigation experience, preferably involving business and/or real estate litigation
- Strong experience drafting motions, pleadings, and discovery documents
- Advanced legal research and writing skills
- Hands-on exposure to depositions
- Familiarity with California state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and administrative hearings
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills with sound legal judgment
- Ability to independently manage multiple matters and deadlines
- Strong interest or experience in real estate or business law preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Direct partner access and close collaboration with senior attorneys and leadership
- Meaningful responsibility across the litigation lifecycle
- Hands-on arbitration and courtroom exposure
- Work on sophisticated, high-impact legal matters
- High visibility and responsibility in a boutique firm environment
- Diverse practice exposure across business, real estate, construction, and employment disputes
- Full-time hybrid work arrangement