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    Attorney (UD experience preferred) - Oakland, United States - MICHAEL SHEPHERD

    MICHAEL SHEPHERD
    MICHAEL SHEPHERD Oakland, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job Description

    Firm based in Oakland, CA specializes in unlawful detainers - residential and commercial evictions, litigation defense for landlords.

    The position has flexible hours and days.

    The position has flexible hours and days.* 1-3 years Attorney experience preferred but not required, we will train and experience with unlawful detainer (preferred but not required) *Must be proficient with Microsoft Office

    Experience with timeslips is a plus but not required

    Experience with judicial council forms

    Ability to perform in a fast-paced work environment

    Good written and oral communication skills

    Ability to take direction

    Ability to work in a small office environment

    Ability to represent clients in court

    Ability to attend and conduct court and jury trials

    Ability to do legal research

    Ability to draft and proofread motions

    Ability to problem solve

    Proactive and be a team player

    Detail-oriented

    Organizational, time-management and prioritization capabilities; able to manage workload independently, efficiently and with minimal supervision

    Process-oriented, ability to prioritize tasks, ability to maintain a positive work environment

    Job task include but are not limited to:


    • Legal research
    • Motion drafting
    • Law and Motion practice
    • Court appearance
    • Represent clients in trials
    • Attend hearings
    • Discovery demands and requests
    • Drafting letters
    • Attending settlement conferences
    • Attending mediations

    When needed tasks can include:


    • Answering client and potential client calls
    • Drafting unlawful detainer complaints
    • Drafting defaults, dismissals and memos to set case for trial
    • Communication with court staff
    • Assist supervising attorneys in assembling motions
    • Trial Documents preparation
    • Discovery request and Discovery demands
    • Draft notices 3, 30, 60 and 90 day notices and notice to cease
    • Photocopying
    • Processing client payments
    • Communicate with Process server

    Qualifications:


    • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
    • Member of a State Bar and in good standing
    • 1-3 years of legal experience
    • Strong organizational skills
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Strong written English skills
    • Good attention to detail
    • Strong word processing and computer skills
    • A strong team player

    Please email your resume in a PDF format.

    Remote work is available depending on experience.

    Small law office with three attorneys and two paralegals.


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