About this opportunity
Prevail Recruiting lists this Real Estate Attorney opportunity in orange county, ca, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About the Company
Our client is a well-established mid-sized Orange County law firm with more than four decades of serving businesses, property owners, developers, entrepreneurs, and closely held companies throughout California. The firm has built a reputation for providing sophisticated legal counsel while maintaining the collaborative culture and client service of a boutique practice. Its core practice areas include business litigation, commercial real estate, construction, employment, trust and estate disputes, and corporate transactions. As the firm continues to grow, it is seeking an accomplished Business & Real Estate Litigation Attorney to expand and complement its existing litigation practice.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced attorney with approximately 10+ years of business and real estate litigation experience and a portable book of business of at least $500,000. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial attorney who enjoys developing client relationships, handling sophisticated commercial disputes, and contributing to the continued growth of a collaborative, highly respected firm.
Responsibilities
Manage a sophisticated caseload of business and commercial real estate litigation matters from inception through trial.
Maintain and continue growing an established portable book of business of $500,000+.
Develop new business opportunities through client relationships, networking, and referrals.
Handle all phases of litigation, including:
Pleadings
Discovery
Depositions
Motion practice
Mediations
Arbitrations
Trial preparation and trial
Advise business owners, developers, investors, landlords, and commercial clients on complex legal disputes.
Collaborate with attorneys across complementary practice areas to provide comprehensive client service.
Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the firm's collaborative culture.
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
Approximately 10+ years of business and/or commercial real estate litigation experience.
Portable book of business of at least $500,000.
Demonstrated success handling complex commercial litigation matters.
Strong courtroom, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
Excellent client relationship and business development abilities.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow a long-term practice.
Preferred Skills
Experience in one or more of the following:
Business and commercial litigation
Commercial real estate disputes
Partnership and shareholder disputes
Breach of contract
Business torts and fraud claims
Fiduciary duty litigation
Construction-related disputes
Commercial leasing disputes
Corporate governance matters
Equal Opportunity Statement
Our client is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.
Who can apply
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