Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Attorney to join their team in Mercer Island, WA. The position offers flexibility with remote work options, though primarily based in the Seattle area. The attorney will handle pre-litigation and litigation matters related to real estate, title, mortgages, foreclosure, evictions, and creditor's rights.

Duties

• Manage litigation and eviction cases from inception to completion, including trial.
• Oversee pre-litigation cases and clear title to real property.
• Develop and seek approval for budgets and legal strategies.
• 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; 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 hourly billing requirement of 1920 hours annually.
• 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 the state of 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.

This law firm is a full-service legal and multi-state practice offering its services to clients through many parts of United States. They offer legal services to banks, mortgage institutions, institutional investors, private firms, credit unions, and commercial clients. Their areas of concentration include mortgage default services, residential real estate transactions, national eviction services, commercial real estate transactions, regulatory compliance, homeowner?s association/condo owner?s mitigation process, and other litigation services. The members of this firm effectively deal with the mortgage issues, foreclosures, and eviction proceedings, and are knowledgeable about the chapter 13, 7, & 11 bankruptcy actions and real estate disposition. This firm offers excellent benefits to its members along with a competitive and cutting edge work environment.