Senior Attorney

Estavillo Law Group

• $120K — $180K *
Oakland, CA 94601In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active California State Bar license in good standing.
  • 10+ years of litigation experience for Senior Counsel role.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in real estate law.
  • Strong background in drafting motions and appellate briefs.
  • Proven success in courtroom and mediation settings.
  • Excellent legal, analytical, and strategic skills.
  • Ability to manage a full caseload independently.

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in state and federal court, including trials and mediations.
  • Draft and argue legal motions, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
  • Conduct in-depth legal research on real estate and foreclosure matters.
  • Manage cases from start to finish while ensuring compliance.
  • Advise clients on case strategies and potential outcomes.
  • Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals when required.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with employer matching program.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance provided.
  • Access to onsite amenities for employee convenience.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policy.
  • Firm covers bar dues and MCLE stipends.
  • Collaboration-focused environment with strong mentorship opportunities.
Full Job Description


Key Responsibilities
  • Represent clients in state and federal court proceedings, including mediations, depositions, and trial preparation.
  • Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery responses, and appellate briefs.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis on complex real estate and foreclosure issues.
  • Manage cases from inception through resolution, maintaining deadlines and compliance with court rules.
  • Counsel and communicate effectively with clients regarding case strategy, risk, and outcomes.
  • Senior Attorney oversees and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals as needed.

Requirements
  • Active California State Bar license in good standing.
  • Senior Counsel: 10+ years of litigation experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of real estate law experience required.
  • Real estate transaction experience is a plus.
  • Strong experience in drafting motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, writs, and appeals.
  • Proven success in depositions, mediations, and courtroom advocacy.
  • Excellent legal writing, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
  • Ability to manage a full litigation caseload independently.
  • Law Review, clerkship, or appellate experience preferred but not required.

Benefits
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Onsite amenities
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Bar dues and MCLE stipend covered by the firm
  • A collaborative, growth-oriented environment with meaningful mentorship and professional development opportunities
* Ladders Estimates

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