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Griswold Law, APC

Staff Attorney

Griswold Law, APC, Encinitas, CA


Description

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 Receiver
• Drafting motions, status reports, ex parte applications and other documents to be filed with the Court
• Acting as the primary point of contact for counsel, vendors, third-party stakeholders, and other parties
• Drafting receivership, real estate, finance, and business transactional documents
• Attending and leading property inspections, business takeovers, and site visits, as needed

Qualifications

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 California
• 2+ years of in-court litigation experience
• Proficient legal research skills and familiarity working with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or a similar research platform
• Experience in real estate, construction, and/or accounting preferred