Career Opportunities

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We’re always looking for new voices to join and contribute to our team. If your focus lies in real estate disputes, business disputes, or receivership law, explore our open positions below to see if we're the right fit for you.

 

Receivership Project Coordinator

Griswold Receivers is seeking a full-time Receivership Project Coordinator to support the management and oversight of 40–45 active receivership projects. This role involves traveling to properties across California and Nevada to conduct site inspections, coordinating with city inspectors and contractors to plan and schedule work, managing property needs such as utility setup, fencing, and security, assisting with the relocation of occupants and tenants, and tracking overall project progress. The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Receivership Property Manager and Operations Team to efficiently execute day-to-day tasks for each project.

 

The Receivership Project Coordinator will assist with the coordination of receivership projects from start to finish, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery. We’re looking for a proactive team player who thrives on collaboration and takes initiative to keep projects moving. Partnering closely with the Receivership Property Manager, this role monitors properties, resolves issues promptly, and plays a key role in managing court-appointed receivership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

  • Coordinate and oversee multiple receivership projects from initiation through completion.
  • Travel to properties throughout California and Nevada to conduct inspections, monitor progress, and address issues.
  • Work with city inspectors, contractors, and vendors to schedule and plan required work.
  • Assist with the setup and management of property services, including utilities, fencing, and security measures.
  • Support the relocation of occupants and tenants as needed, including identifying options and coordinating logistics.
  • Monitor project timelines to ensure projects remain on track.
  • Maintain accurate documentation of property conditions and work performed.
  • Prepare regular status updates and reports for the Receivership Property Manager and Operations Team.
  • Respond to urgent property issues, such as damage, vandalism, or security concerns.
  • Act as a point of contact for tenants or neighbors, addressing concerns professionally and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective project execution.
Qualifications

EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:

  • 1-3 years of property management and/or construction management experience.
  • Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-compliance environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic project management tools.
  • Willingness to travel to properties across California and Nevada, sometimes on short notice.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of identifying and addressing property issues, risks, and challenges in a timely and efficient manner.
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and time-management capabilities.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams, including property managers, contractors, and vendors.
 

Griswold Receivers and its professionals serve exclusively as Court-appointed neutrals in a variety of legal scenarios, including health & safety receiverships, tenant habitability receiverships, post-judgment receiverships, business dispute receiverships, rents/profits receiverships, and partition actions. These matters often lead to a variety of types of rehabilitation and construction projects.

We embrace a team-centric environment and approach to support one another in our respective roles, while also remaining flexible and adaptable to take on different roles as the project may require. Our team possesses a high level of integrity and keeps a level head during high-pressure or potentially volatile situations without losing sight of the end goal.

 

COMPENSATION & COMPANY BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Salary is dependent on experience & skillset. Benefits include an incentive plan, 401(k) (after waiting period), paid holidays, wellness reimbursement program, and paid time off.

 

 

 

Staff Attorney

Griswold Receivers is seeking a full-time Staff Attorney to manage and implement the day-to-day legal strategy for a growing portfolio of receivership assignments.

The staff attorney will play a key role in Griswold Receivers’ efforts to implement common-sense, practical solutions to complex business and real estate disputes. Our organization is in an exciting phase of growth in the niche/unique legal practice area of receiverships. The position will provide you with the opportunity to take the lead on managing the day-to-day legal operations of a large portfolio of cases.

A successful staff attorney must be able to step outside his or her comfort zone to take on many roles, from courtroom litigator to on-site project manager, while remaining levelheaded in high-pressure and occasionally unpredictable situations.

The ideal candidate for this position must be a strong communicator, both in writing and orally, and possess the ability to approach challenging situations with empathy. We are looking for individuals who can effectively multitask and self-manage a roster of cases using foresight and follow-through to bring each project to a successful completion.

This is an in-office position. Limited travel in California and Nevada may be required.

 

Responsibilities

Working with colleagues, you will lead the day-to-day legal strategy of a portion of Griswold Receivers’ receivership assignments, which includes:

  • Attending court hearings on behalf of the appointed Receiver
  • Drafting motions, status reports, ex parte applications, and other documents to be filed with the Court
  • Acting as the primary point of contact for counsel, parties, and other stakeholders
  • Drafting receivership, real estate, finance, and business transactional documents
  • Attending and leading property inspections, business takeovers, and site visits, as needed
  • Tracking budgets and timelines to ensure the project remains on track and hits all required milestones
  • Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective project execution

 

Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice law in the State of California. Licensed to practice law in Nevada, while not required, would be a plus
  • 2+ years of in-court litigation experience
  • Strong legal drafting and research skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to travel to properties across California and Nevada, sometimes on short notice
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with various stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of identifying and addressing issues, risks, and challenges in a timely and efficient manner
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and time-management capabilities

Please send resumes to Neil Sheaffer: nsheaffer@griswoldreceivers.com

 

Who  We Are:

Griswold Receivers and its professionals serve exclusively as Court-appointed receivers and referees in a variety of legal scenarios, including health & safety receiverships, tenant habitability receiverships, post-judgment receiverships, business dispute receiverships, cannabis receiverships, rents/profits receiverships, and partition actions. We embrace a team-centric environment and approach to support one another in our respective roles, while also remaining flexible and adaptable to take on different roles as the project may require. Our team possesses a high level of integrity and keeps a level head during high pressure or potentially volatile situations without losing sight of the end goal.