Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney to join their team in Hillsboro, OR. The role involves handling pre-litigation and litigation matters related to real estate, title, mortgages, foreclosure, evictions, and creditor's rights. Remote work is available, but candidates must be willing to attend in-person hearings in Washington as needed.

Duties

• Manage litigation and eviction cases from inception to completion, including trial.
• Handle pre-litigation cases and clear title to real property.
• Develop and seek approval for budgets and legal strategy.
• Research and prepare legal analysis on claims, risk, exposure, and strategies.
• Draft and argue pleadings and motions.
• Conduct all aspects of discovery.
• Develop and implement case strategy with supervising partner and client.
• Communicate directly with clients.
• Attend court hearings, mediation, and settlement conferences via phone, video, and in person.
• Assist with bankruptcy motions, hearings, and adversary proceedings as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Washington; additional license in Oregon or Idaho is a plus.
• Five years of litigation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of foreclosure, real estate, secured transactions, evictions, and creditor's rights preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in software tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Maintain an hourly billing requirement of 1920 hours annually.
• Must reside in Washington or one of the firm's other footprint states.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in Washington.

Skills

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large and complex caseload.
• Team player willing to assist across departments.

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility.