Jobs at Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP

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.

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.

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.

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.

Provide administrative support for unlawful detainer cases including e-filing, drafting notices and stipulations, requesting trial dates, client communications, case intake data entry, reviewing leases and legal forms, and preparing files for trial while performing general office duties.

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.