Senior Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney to join their team in Seattle, WA. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, with occasional in-person attendance required for hearings. The attorney will manage litigation and eviction cases, focusing on real estate, title, mortgages, foreclosure, evictions, and creditor's rights.

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.
• Assist with bankruptcy motions, hearings, and adversary proceedings as needed.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in 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 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.

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.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large and complex caseload.
• Team player willing to assist across departments.

Benefits

• Company-paid life and disability insurance plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
• 401K retirement savings plan.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Generous PTO plan for full-time employees.
• Full equipment station for remote employees.
• Employee assistance plan offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services.
• Wellness programs and employee discounts.
• Learning and development training opportunities.

This multi-state law firm has over 50 attorneys and offices in Delray Beach and Atlanta, Georgia. They provide services in the areas of foreclosure, bankruptcy, litigation, eviction, national bankruptcy management, residential transactions, national eviction management, regulatory compliance and commercial transactions and default services. The firm has been awarded the 2013 USFN Diamond Award of Excellence. The firm remains committed to providing its clients in the mortgage industry with superior communication, quality representation and detailed personal service.