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Bighornlaw

Staff Attorney

Bighornlaw, Encinitas, California, us, 92023


The Staff Attorney will play a key role in Griswold Law’s efforts to implement common sense, practical solutions to complex business and real estate disputes. Our organization is in an exciting phase of growth in the niche/unique legal practice area of receiverships. The position will provide you with the opportunity to take the lead in managing the day-to-day legal operations of a large portfolio of cases.The Staff Attorney will concurrently manage numerous active cases while ensuring that all deadlines are met, procedures are followed, and each case progresses in an efficient manner.Responsibilities

Working with other attorneys and project managers within our team, you will lead the day-to-day legal strategy of a portion of Griswold Law’s receivership and partition assignments, which include:Attending Court hearings on behalf of the appointed ReceiverDrafting motions, status reports, ex parte applications and other documents to be filed with the CourtActing as the primary point of contact for counsel, vendors, third-party stakeholders, and other partiesDrafting receivership, real estate, finance, and business transactional documentsAttending and leading property inspections, business takeovers, and site visits, as neededQualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Experience Needed:A successful Staff Attorney must be able to step outside his or her comfort zone to take on many roles, from courtroom litigator to on-site project manager, while remaining levelheaded in high-pressure and occasionally unpredictable situations.The ideal candidate for this position must be a strong communicator, both in writing and orally, and possess the ability to approach challenging situations with empathy. We are looking for individuals who can effectively multi-task and self-manage a roster of cases using foresight and follow-through to bring each project to a successful completion.Required

Admitted to practice law in the State of California2+ years of in-court litigation experienceProficient legal research skills and familiarity working with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or a similar research platformExperience in real estate, construction, and/or accounting preferredCompensation

$115,000 - $130,000 yearlyAbout Griswold Law, APC

Griswold Law and its professionals serve exclusively as Court-appointed neutrals in a variety of legal scenarios, including health & safety receiverships, tenant habitability receiverships, post-judgment receiverships, business dispute receiverships, cannabis receiverships, rents/profits receiverships, and partition actions. These matters often lead to a variety of types of rehabilitation and construction projects.We embrace a team-centric environment and approach to support one another in our respective roles, while also remaining flexible and adaptable to take on different roles as the project may require. Our team possesses a high level of integrity and keeps a level head during high pressure or potentially volatile situations without losing sight of the end goal.

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