Trial Attorney

$130,000 - $180,000/Yr

Kimball, Tirey & St. John - Concord, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Concord, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP is seeking a Trial Attorney to join their established real estate law firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for litigating unlawful detainer actions in California state courts, representing property owners and managers. This role requires strong advocacy skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to providing high-quality legal services.

Responsibilities

• Litigate unlawful detainer actions in California state courts on behalf of property owners and managers, including preparation of trial materials and witnesses.
• Provide legal advice through phone consultations, assessing the facts and issues of each scenario and counseling clients accordingly.
• Respond to client questions and concerns in order to increase and retain business.
• Work with legal staff to ensure that all pre-trial motions, pleadings, and discovery documents are prepared and completed.
• Prepare documents including letters, stipulations, surrender agreements, and the like based on client needs.
• Propound and respond to discovery, depositions, and motions; prepare trial briefs.
• Assist with other landlord tenant matters as work permits, including drafting notices and providing consultations to clients.

Requirements

• J.D. and active California Bar license
• 1+ year of trial experience
• Strong oral advocacy skills
• Knowledge of trial procedure and evidence code
• Ability to work with people of all educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds who may have differing communication abilities
• Must be willing to spend multiple days per week in court.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of unlawful detainer law
• Jury trial experience
• Contact with the rental housing industry.

Benefits

• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance