Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney to join their team in Hillsboro, OR. This role involves managing pre-litigation and litigation matters related to real estate, title, mortgages, foreclosure, evictions, and creditor's rights. The ideal candidate will possess strong advocacy skills and experience in civil litigation.

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.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Oregon; additional license in Idaho is a plus.
• Five years of litigation experience preferred; strong interest in real estate or mortgage law considered.
• 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 annual billing requirement of 1920 hours.
• Must reside in Washington or one of the firm's other footprint states and be available for in-person hearings in Washington.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to practice law in Oregon.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Not specified in the source.