Litigation Attorney - Nuisance Abatement And Municipal Law

Company: DRWelch Attorneys
Location: Downey
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

DRWelch is hiring a full-time Litigation Attorney to help build our Narcotics Abatement practice. In this position, you will work with law enforcement and government officials to close-down illegal narcotics businesses, as well as recover fines and fees from narcotic business owners and those that support their illegal activity. Your work will include investigating claims of money laundering, illegal narcotics trafficking and violation of federal, state and municipal laws.



Litigation experience required. You must have experience drafting pleadings, propounding and responding to discovery, and researching in-depth legal issues. We seek an experienced attorney that can handle narcotics abatement cases from start to finish. Previous law enforcement, financial banking or real estate experience is a plus. Our firm is cloud-based, allowing our attorneys to work remotely.



We are looking for a self-starter. We want you to take ownership over your cases and feel free to develop your own strategy with each case. We will provide you with training and will work as a team to win each case.



You must be an effective communicator. One of our core values is team work. Teams work best with effective and collaborative communication. It is important that our new attorney feel comfortable in adding input to our ongoing cases and also feel comfortable asking questions and seeking advice from the other members of our firm.



Qualifications:



--- Litigation experience required
--- Licensed to practice law in California

Responsibilities:

Attend court hearings or other legal proceedings, perform legal research, and work with senior associate attorneys to provide legal advice
Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals
Review client issues on legal matters, analyze available options, and diligently work to determine the best course of action
Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff


Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills needed in order to work with all levels of staff and our clients
Willingness to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base


About Company:
DRWelch Attorneys is a top-ranked law firm with more than 14 years in business. We provide invaluable counsel and support to a diverse range of clients, throughout California and internationally. Our main practice areas are

Narcotics abatement litigation and enforcement of municipal laws and nuisance statutesIntellectual property registration and enforcement. (Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets & Patents)Businesses advisement

DRWelch has gained a reputation for its in-depth legal knowledge and remarkable client service, and its attorneys have earned consistent recognition from their peers as being among the top 2.5% of lawyers in California. The firm has been the recipient of the Top 40 Under 40 ranking from the National Trial Lawyers and the Daily Journal, Intellectual Property Trailblazer, Top Women in the Law by the Daily Journal, and named one of the Top Boutiques by the Daily Journal.

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