Litigation Attorney (Remote) #ESF3135
About The Position
What you will be doing: Manage litigation and eviction cases from inception to completion, including trial. Manage 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, settlement conferences, etc., via phone, video, and in person, depending on court or client requirements. Assist with bankruptcy motions, hearings, and adversary proceedings, as needed. Perform other duties and special projects as needed.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in the state of Washington and maintain all necessary licensing and MCLE requirements; (additional license in Oregon or Idaho a plus, but not required).
- Five years of litigation experience preferred, but will consider all candidates with strong interest in real estate or mortgage law.
- Knowledge of foreclosure, real estate, secured transactions, evictions and creditor’s rights preferred, but not required.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficient in software tools including Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet.
- Maintain hourly billing requirement of 1920 hours annually.
- Candidate must live in Washington or one of the firm’s other footprint states; candidate must be available and willing to attend in person hearings in Washington, as needed.
Nice To Haves
- additional license in Oregon or Idaho
- Knowledge of foreclosure, real estate, secured transactions, evictions and creditor’s rights
Responsibilities
- Manage litigation and eviction cases from inception to completion, including trial.
- Manage 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, settlement conferences, etc., via phone, video, and in person, depending on court or client requirements.
- Assist with bankruptcy motions, hearings, and adversary proceedings, as needed.
- Perform other duties and special projects as needed.
Benefits
- Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
- Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
- Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
- Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
- Wellness programs and employee discounts
- Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
- And so much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
