Thrive on precision and high-volume casework? A small yet dynamic UD team needs your sharp legal eye.

Why This Role Powers Your Legal Career

We represent property owners, investors, HOAs, and landlords—never tenants—in a fast-moving, compartmentalized UD department with up to 1,000 active wrongful detainer matters. Our culture is “work hard, but don’t take yourself too seriously.” Casual dress, friendly banter, high expectations. It’s laid-back in vibe, tenacious in delivery.

Attention to detail is non-negotiable—a misstep can cost clients dearly. You’ll oversee paralegals and associates, reviewing complaints, motions, filings, discovery, and law and motion preparation for compliance with California and Los Angeles eviction rules.

What You’ll Do

• Lead quality control across the UD practice—review pleadings, motions, discovery, filings

• Ensure strict adherence to California and Los Angeles eviction procedures

• Mentor associates and paralegals and uphold high legal standards

• Occasionally interact with clients to clarify strategy and provide updates

• Collaborate across litigation and property management departments for seamless caseflow

What We Are Looking For

Strong candidate qualities:

• Sharp editorial focus and uncompromising attention to detail

• Self-starter attitude, proactive problem-solving, thrives under volume

• Enjoys team-oriented, friendly environment—no drama, just mutual respect

Poor candidate fit:

• Struggles to focus or allows outside distractions to affect performance

Requirements:

• 7+ years of UD, landlord-tenant, or real estate litigation experience in California

• California Bar admission

• Proven legal writing and document review skills

• Motion for Summary Judgment writing sample preferred (please submit at least two writing samples upon request)

Work Environment

• 100% in-office preferred

• 100% remote may be considered for candidates with substantial experience and proven reliability

• One comprehensive in-person interview preferred

• Target of 1,850 billable hours annually

• Standard business hours with occasional nights or weekends based on workload

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $150,000 to $200,000+, depending on experience
Discretionary Bonus Potential

Benefits:

• 75% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance from day one

• Unlimited PTO (with managing partner approval)

• Seven federal holidays plus other holidays

• 401(k) plan eligible from day one (no match)

• Free parking on site

Practice Focus

Landlord/Tenant Law – Unlawful Detainers

Your Next Step

If you're ready to lead a focused, high-volume UD department where your attention to detail and legal acumen are deeply valued, this could be your ideal next move. Mission Recruiting is proud to represent this opportunity with one of Southern California’s most efficient, well-structured legal teams.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000

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