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Landlord Litigation Attorney

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  • Los Angeles, CA
  • $140,000–$180,000 Per Year
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Job Description

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari
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Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

We're a landlord-focused unlawful detainer firm.

Why join us?
  • Specialized practice
  • Great reputation


Job Details

The attorney will work directly with property owners, landlords, property managers, and other real estate clients on a combination of unlawful detainer litigation and broader landlord-tenant disputes.

Responsibilities

  • Handle unlawful detainer matters from inception through resolution, including notices, pleadings, discovery, motions, settlement negotiations, and trial
  • Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trials
  • Advise clients regarding California landlord-tenant laws, lease enforcement, tenant disputes, and property-related legal issues
  • Draft and review notices to tenants, lease-related correspondence, settlement agreements, and other landlord-tenant documents
  • Handle disputes involving nonpayment of rent, lease violations, holdover tenants, nuisance claims, unauthorized occupants, and other tenancy issues
  • Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents
  • Develop litigation strategies based on the facts, applicable law, and client objectives
  • Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy, risk, timelines, and potential outcomes
  • Manage an independent caseload while meeting court deadlines and maintaining strong attention to detail
  • Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff on complex or high-volume matters
  • Stay current on changes to California landlord-tenant law, eviction procedures, rent regulations, and related local ordinances

Requirements

  • Active and in-good-standing membership with the California Bar
  • Minimum of 4 years of attorney experience
  • Experience handling landlord-tenant matters, unlawful detainer litigation, or closely related real estate litigation
  • Strong litigation experience, including drafting pleadings and motions, conducting discovery, and appearing in court
  • Ability to independently manage cases from intake through resolution
  • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
  • Excellent client communication and case management abilities
  • Working knowledge of California landlord-tenant statutes and unlawful detainer procedures
  • Trial experience strongly preferred
  • Experience representing landlords, property owners, property management companies, or other real estate clients preferred


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Numbers & Facts

LocationLos Angeles, CA
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$140,000–$180,000 Per Year
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded2018
Websitehttp://www.jobot.com

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Skills

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