Job Description

Are you an attorney who is competitive, charming, and even clever? Do you value excellence in legal thinking, client success, independence, and a growth mentality? Are you seeking the opportunity to use legal skills in court, with opposing counsel, and with clients? Then, we may be the perfect firm for you.

This is a Remote OR Hybrid role. Attorneys may work onsite if desired.

About the Firm

We are a boutique real estate and business litigation firm specializing in partition law, and are looking for an Associate Attorney with 7 or more years of litigation experience to join our rapidly growing firm. If you understand civil litigation in California, we can teach you partition law. We've created a streamlined approach to our practice area which involves mostly low-conflict real estate issues. Our firm has been recognized as the experts in the field in Newsweek, the LA Business Journal, and as a nominee for the prestigious Vanguard Award from Law.com.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting pleadings, discovery, and legal correspondence;
• Appearing for court and depositions;
• Developing litigation strategies to help clients achieve their goals;
• Reviewing and investigating legal claims;
• Negotiating settlements with opposing counsel and clients;
• Reporting to firm management.

Qualifications:

• California Bar License
• Strong interest in the firm's practice areas (Real Estate/Business/Civil Litigation)
• Attention to detail
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Commitment to ethical practice
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
• Values high quality work and intellectual curiosity

Compensation: $150,000 to $200,000 depending on skills and experience.

• Signing bonus.
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Remote/ Hybrid work
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short/Long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Productivity Incentive Pay
• State Bar dues

Location:

Attorneys can work remotely from home, or from a nearby office in San Diego.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Underwood Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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