Job Description
Job Description
Mid-sized law firm seeking an experienced Evictions/Unlawful Detainer Paralegal to support and manage a caseload of unlawful detainer matters in California and other Western states. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five (5) years of hands-on unlawful detainer experience, with related experience supporting matters involving landlords, tenants, creditors, and/or loan servicers.
The Paralegal will assist attorneys with a variety of primarily residential unlawful detainer matters, including but not limited to rent control issues, complex tenancy disputes, contested matters, discovery, motions, trial preparation, and post-judgment enforcement. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and motions, coordinating filings, managing deadlines, preparing trial binders, communicating with clients and court personnel, and collaborating with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure efficient case progression.
The Firm will consider seasoned paralegals with substantial eviction/unlawful detainer experience, including candidates with post-foreclosure eviction exposure.
Basic Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of unlawful detainer / eviction paralegal experience
- Strong familiarity with California unlawful detainer procedures and deadlines
- Ability to work on-site in Irvine, CA
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong legal drafting and organizational skills
- Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage a high-volume caseload
- Experience supporting litigation through trial
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Experience with creditor representation
- Experience with post-foreclosure evictions / unlawful detainers
- Proficiency with e-filing systems and case management software
This position is in Office in Irvine, CA with the possibility of a hybrid schedule after the initial training period has been completed. Hybrid status is based on job proficiency, department and Firm approval.
Please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please note that employment is contingent upon completion of a background check prior to the start date.
**Please include your email address on your resume and forward via PDF,.doc, etc. PLEASE DO NOT send a link to cloud/shared storage as we will not be able to open it.
Company DescriptionMalcolm Cisneros, A Law Corporation is a minority-owned law firm that has built its core business on the representation of financial institutions in the servicing of both commercial and residential property portfolios. Malcolm Cisneros is a full service provider in the default industry for the entire Western region and multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States. We represent the financial institutions in connection with their defaulted consumer and commercial loans. Our areas of practice include Litigation, Appellate Work, Bankruptcy, Eviction, Foreclosure and Title.
The firm builds solid, long-lasting partnerships with our clients. We are personally committed to listening to our clients, identifying issues, and providing strategic solutions and legal advice that uniquely respond to their individual objectives. It is this personal connection, along with our unswerving commitment to excellence, that sets Malcolm Cisneros apart from other law firms.
Company Description
Malcolm Cisneros, A Law Corporation is a minority-owned law firm that has built its core business on the representation of financial institutions in the servicing of both commercial and residential property portfolios. Malcolm Cisneros is a full service provider in the default industry for the entire Western region and multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States. We represent the financial institutions in connection with their defaulted consumer and commercial loans. Our areas of practice include Litigation, Appellate Work, Bankruptcy, Eviction, Foreclosure and Title. \r\n\r\nThe firm builds solid, long-lasting partnerships with our clients. We are personally committed to listening to our clients, identifying issues, and providing strategic solutions and legal advice that uniquely respond to their individual objectives. It is this personal connection, along with our unswerving commitment to excellence, that sets Malcolm Cisneros apart from other law firms.