Litigation and Recovery Counsel Commercial Real Estate

Description

Ethan Conrad Properties, Inc. is one of the largest and fastest-growing Commercial Real Estate Companies in Sacramento, CA. With over 12MM square feet, over 175 properties, and over 250 buildings, valued at over $2.0 billion dollars. ECP has had an Annual Growth of over 20% for the past 13 years and anticipates continued growth of 20% annually, creating more job opportunities internally and externally. ECP is a World Class Company.

Requirements

• Manage assigned phases of litigation involving breach of commercial leases, breach of contract claims, collection actions, guaranty enforcement, and related commercial disputes.
• Prepare and file complaints, motions, discovery, oppositions, and other pleadings.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Manage case calendars, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement conferences.
• Support the evaluation of litigation risk and provide strategic recommendations to management and the AR & Collections Department.
• Draft and issue demand letters, notices of default, settlement agreements, payment agreements, and related collection documents.
• Pursue recovery against tenants, guarantors, and other responsible parties.
• Work closely with the AR & Collections Department to maximize recovery and reduce bad debt.
• Represent the company's interests in tenant bankruptcy proceedings.
• Prepare and file proofs of claim and other bankruptcy-related filings.
• Auxiliary with monitoring bankruptcy matters including cases and supporting recovery strategies.
• Cook up and coordinate post-judgment recovery strategies.
• Support settlement negotiations, payment arrangements, and alternative dispute resolution efforts.
• Conduct debtor examinations and asset investigations when needed.
• Pursue bank levies, wage garnishments, liens, writs of execution, and other enforcement remedies.
• Maintain accurate litigation reports and recovery metrics.
• Prepare regular updates for executive management regarding active litigation matters and collection performance.
• Issue 3-day eviction notices as per internal protocols.

Education/Experience

• REQUIRED:
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operational teams.
• PREFERRED:
• 0–3 years of legal experience, including internships, clerkships, or early-career litigation practice.
• Exposure to commercial litigation, business litigation, collections, landlord-tenant law, contract disputes, or creditor rights through legal practice, internships, judicial clerkships, or law school clinics.
• Familiarity with creditor rights, commercial collections, or FDCPA concepts is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of California civil procedure and a willingness to continue developing litigation expertise.
• Experience drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, discovery, or other legal documents through practice, clerkships, internships, or law school.

Why Join Ethan Conrad Properties

This position is designed for an attorney beginning their legal career who is seeking hands-on experience in commercial real estate and litigation. You will work directly with executive leadership and experienced business professionals while developing expertise in commercial leasing, collections, litigation strategy, negotiations, bankruptcy matters, and in-house legal operations. As your experience grows, you will have the opportunity to assume increasing responsibility over complex legal matters.