Career Opportunities | Law Offices of Jason W. Estavillo

Our Career Opportunities

We are a fast-growing Real Estate and Foreclosure Law firm located in Oakland, California. We believe in fighting to protect our clients American Dream of Homeownership by stopping foreclosure due to predatory lending and unscrupulous acts by banks.

We are looking for a Senior Associate, Experienced Paralegal and a Legal Secretary to join our amazing team. You can read more about each position below.

We Are Looking For:

Contract Litigation Attorney (Real Estate)

Job Description

The Law Offices of Jason W. Estavillo is a small, family-oriented Bay Area Real Estate Litigation Firm committed to advocating on behalf of our clients in order to achieve positive results. We offer a friendly and professional environment and believe that our internal infrastructure is the key to our ultimate success. Though we continue to work remotely, we have processes and platforms in place which keep the team in constant communication and collaboration.

We are currently looking for a Contract Attorney to support our ever-growing Real Estate Litigation Practice. The expectation is that this candidate will provide 20-40 hours per week of client-related billable hours.

Responsibilities

Review files and provide analysis of legal issues and strategies
Draft Correspondence, Complaints, Motions, and Discovery
Prepares for, attend and reports on court/trial proceedings
Submit daily timesheets
Complete other duties and projects as assigned

Candidates must have:

California Bar required
Must be able to work virtually/remotely
5 years of previous experience in real estate litigation
Ability to work independently, with little supervision, and in tandem
Strong research and analytical skills
Excellent organizational skills and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

We offer a competitive salary and are located right outside the Downtown Oakland BART Station!

Ready to Apply? This position is more than a job for the right person; it’s a career. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email info@estavillolaw.com with your current resume and a cover letter. You can also view this link and apply there: Indeed Job Posting

Senior Associate Attorney

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping people? Can you imagine going to work every day knowing that you’re making a positive difference?

We are looking for an up-and-coming rock star to continue to grow our real estate and foreclosure practice. When our prospective clients call us for help, they’re often going through a difficult period in their lives and need our help.You must have at least 7 years of real estate law experience and 5 trials under your belt. To be a key player on our team, you must be dedicated to excellence and hard work.

Requirements

Competent provision of legal services including: legal research, drafting motions, pleading, orders, judgments and status updates
Oversight and analysis of discovery
Develop strong effective legal strategies and effectively communicate best legal interest to clients
Oversight, counsel, guide, train and mentor junior associates and contract attorneys
Conveys confidence in person and on the phone
Shows empathy to clients and puts them at ease during their difficult time
Treats a call at 4:30 on Friday with the same care and compassion as one on Monday morning
Demonstrates exceptional communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Inbound sales experience is a plus
Go-getter with a strong work ethic

Ready to Apply? If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email info@estavillolaw.com with your current resume and a cover letter.

Experienced Paralegal

Job Description

Are you a rock star paralegal with civil litigation experience? Do you want to work for one of the fastest growing firms in Oakland?

Our Oakland based law firm is small enough that everyone is a critical part of the team, yet big enough to offer the security and benefits you want. Work where you know the managing partner and have daily interaction with the clients we serve.

You must have real property law experience (minimum 2 years). To be a key player on a team, you must be punctual, computer literate, and have a great attitude. Candidates must have first-rate interpersonal skills and be comfortable on the phone with clients and effective at developing rapport with prospective clients.

Responsibilities

Organizing files
Preparing case-files for hearings and trials
Scheduling events on the Firm’s master calendar
Drafting letters and simple court documents
Conducting research about laws and judicial decisions
Helping attorneys prepare cases for hearings
Assisting lawyers in the courtroom
Communicating with clients providing updates and gathering information
Preparing discovery and responses to discovery demands

Candidates should have completed a course of study offered by a college or university especially for Paralegals, and possess a certification as a trained Paralegal.

Ready to Apply? If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email info@estavillolaw.com with your current resume and a cover letter.

Legal Secretary

Job Description

Have you been a legal secretary 3+ years and are ready for a change in 2018?Do you live in the Bay Area and wish you could find a job with a shorter commute, so you can spend your non‐work hours enjoying your life? Do you want to work for one of the fastest growing firms in Oakland? Are you ready for a litigation law firm that wants to challenge you to grow, learn new skills and be productive so the day flies by?

If so, send us your resume and a cover letter illustrating your exceptional secretarial skills and knowledge of daily tasks in a civil litigation firm. (Hint: help us understand why you are the person we should interview!)

Responsibilities

Draft, transcribe, proofread, format, and finalize legal documents, letters, summons, court papers, etc.
File and serve pleadings, discovery and other legal documents in a variety of state and federal courts according to state and federal local rules.
Assist attorneys by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; schedule client meetings, court reporters, expert witnesses, etc.
Maintain attorneys’ calendars by planning and scheduling depositions, client interviews, teleconferences; schedule and docket court appearances, discovery, case management, and trial dates, etc.

This is a mid-level, full-time position. Candidates must have:

Three-five years of current legal, secretarial experience
Some litigation experience
Advanced knowledge of and experience with MS Word and Outlook
Exceptional writing, proofreading, technology, and administrative skills are required
A four-year degree is preferred

Understanding or prior experience with real property law a plus but not required.

We offer a competitive salary and are located right outside the Downtown Oakland BART Station!

Ready to Apply? This position is a more than a job for the right person; it’s a career. Salary is commensurate with skill and experience and is negotiable. A generous benefits package is offered. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please email info@estavillolaw.com with your current resume and a cover letter.

Case Manager

Job Description

Law Offices of Jason W. Estavillo, P.C. is seeking an experienced case manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast-paced legal environment and is highly organized, an effective communicator, and possesses the ability to prioritize and manage a large caseload. In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of case management, and you will work directly with the legal team to ensure that our clients receive exceptional service.

Law Offices of Jason W. Estavillo, P.C. is a rapidly growing law firm specializing in Real Estate Litigation. The Firm is committed to serving its clients with compassion and integrity, and we do so by hiring the right people for our team. These are people who bring their “A-Game”, are enthusiastic and have a positive attitude, take initiative and responsibility, and are hungry to learn and grow. At our Oakland-based law firm, everyone is a critical and valued part of the team. Our goal is that everyone who touches our firm leaves in a better place than when they came to us.

Responsibilities

Optimize client services so that the Firm runs efficiently and caseloads are managed appropriately
Assist attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries with all aspects of case management, including deadlines, calendaring, billing, and providing reminders as necessary
Coordinate between attorneys, staff, and outside parties to manage the law firm’s caseload and ensure that deadlines are met
Organize and maintain all case files in accordance with the Firm’s policies
Communicate case status with clients and outside counsel as requested or directed
Provide exceptional and empathetic service to our clients

Skills & Requirements:

Exceptional writing, organizational, communication, and administrative skills
Previous case management experience is required (or experience in related jobs such as paralegal, legal secretary, or legal assistant)
Computer literacy with a high degree of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
A four-year degree is preferred

Why Work For Us?

About Our Firm

We treat each client with a unique, personalized approach that is designed to help without passing on the hefty big firm costs.