Jobs at Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP

Supports attorneys handling tenant-contested evictions and unlawful detainer trial matters. Responsibilities include legal research, drafting pleadings and documents, preparing prelitigation notices, e-filing, administrative support, and frequent client communication. The role also provides backup intake assistance and requires strong writing, organization, multitasking, typing, and computer skills. Knowledge of unlawful detainers, county court procedures, and ProLaw is preferred.

Coordinate daily office administration for a San Diego real estate law firm. Responsibilities include high-volume scanning, copying, emailing, indexing, faxing, internal mail and file deliveries, office presentation and cleanliness, supply inventory and ordering, equipment service calls, and other clerical tasks. The role is full-time and on-site, requiring strong organization, basic computer and office equipment skills, at least 30 wpm typing speed, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Litigate unlawful detainer actions in California state courts for property owners and managers. Responsibilities include conducting and defending depositions, advising clients, preparing motions and pleadings, handling discovery, and responding to client concerns. Requires a J.D., active California Bar license, 1–3 years of trial experience, strong advocacy and writing skills, and knowledge of trial procedure and evidence. Multiple court days per week are required.

Associate Attorney counseling clients on landlord-tenant matters, reviewing lease enforceability, providing legal advice, drafting documents and notices, researching affordable housing regulations, and appearing in court. The role requires an active California Bar license, strong legal research and communication skills, and at least three years of relevant experience. Knowledge of landlord-tenant law, HUD, Section 8, tax credit housing, and rental housing is preferred.

Processes high volumes of legal and court documents, including e-filing, typing, data entry, proofreading, and contacting courts for case information. Supports attorneys in meeting strict filing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and professional communication. The role is full-time and performed onsite in the Irvine office.

Produces regular, ad hoc, and specialized internal and client reports; manages reporting schedules and distribution lists; investigates data inconsistencies; gathers stakeholder requirements; communicates findings; and compiles data for business analysis. The role requires Excel and Windows proficiency, troubleshooting ability, strong communication and customer service skills, prioritization, and independent work. Previous reporting experience and ProLaw knowledge are preferred.

Negotiates settlements with debtors and opposing counsel, conducts skip-tracing investigations, communicates with clients and debtors, applies lease language and collection laws, and maintains organized case documentation. The role offers a $24–$26 hourly base plus monthly commission, with benefits and hybrid scheduling available after six months.

Assists the Staff Supervisor with daily management of the landlord-tenant department, including team coordination, coaching, performance management, recruitment, onboarding, timekeeping, reporting, issue resolution, and communication of departmental priorities. Serves as a key liaison between Department Leads, frontline staff, and senior leadership while supporting consistent client service and operational standards.

The Law and Motion Attorney will handle unlawful detainer litigation for landlord-tenant clients, including drafting motions, oppositions, trial briefs, and settlement agreements. Responsibilities include legal research, bankruptcy case advising, trial preparation, occasional court appearances, client communication, and business development at property management events. The role requires an active California Bar license, Central District admission, civil litigation knowledge, and strong research and writing skills.

Provides high-volume administrative support to attorneys and staff in a business real estate practice group. Responsibilities include case intake, opening and closing matters, document review and management, conflicts checks, client and vendor communication, mailing, data entry, retainer and waiver preparation, and pre-bill and invoice coordination. The role requires strong organization, accuracy, multitasking, communication, typing, and office technology skills.

Support attorneys in contested evictions by preparing and e-filing pre-trial and trial documents, organizing exhibits, creating case summaries, managing calendars, contacting clients and courts, and providing trial-day file support.

Represent property owners and managers in unlawful detainer litigation in California state courts. Conduct trials and depositions, advise clients by phone, prepare pre-trial motions, pleadings, and discovery with legal staff, manage a high volume of cases, and appear in court multiple days per week.

Provide litigation and trial representation for business real estate clients, manage complex matters independently, communicate regularly with clients, meet a 1600 billable-hour requirement, support business development and firm visibility, and perform other duties to support legal and management goals.

Manage the discovery phase of civil real estate matters: propound and respond to discovery, track deadlines, perform privilege analysis and redactions, review documents, advise clients, leverage eDiscovery tools, draft correspondence, and conduct independent legal research.

Represent clients in complex civil and employment litigation across California; research and draft motions and agreements; advise on employment law issues; manage caseloads, client communications, and court appearances; participate in business development and firm activities; work independently with mentorship and meet hourly billing expectations.

Negotiate settlements in collection cases, perform skip-tracing investigations, interpret lease language and collection laws, communicate with clients and debtors, and maintain organized case documentation while learning legal procedures.