Associate Attorney, Litigation

Duties & Responsibilities

• Initial intake and analysis on files and generate strategy and budget within a 24-hour time frame.
• Strong writing skills to draft civil litigation documents ranging from discovery to dispositive motions and client correspondence.
• Review chain of title, pleadings, foreclosure documents, and respond to lender and agent requests.
• Think on your feet and quickly shift task to task depending on daily needs.
• Make court appearances across Oregon (and Washington, if possible) and provide same-day client updates.
• Write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, articles for compliance purposes.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Education & Work Experience

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws.
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations, normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and work experience.
• Requires active membership in the OR State Bar, in good standing, with a preference for membership in the WA State Bar as well.
• 2+ years of related experience in the mortgage area is preferred.

Education & Work Experience - Continued

• Education: Knowledge of federal, state and local laws. Requires active membership in the OR State Bar, in good standing, with a preference for membership in the WA State Bar as well.
• Work Experience: 2+ years of related experience in the mortgage area is preferred.

Education & Work Experience - Continued

• Education: Knowledge of federal, state and local laws. Requires active membership in the OR State Bar, in good standing, with a preference for membership in the WA State Bar as well.
• Work Experience: 2+ years of related experience in the mortgage area is preferred.

Education & Work Experience - Continued

• Education: Knowledge of federal, state and local laws. Requires active membership in the OR State Bar, in good standing, with a preference for membership in the WA State Bar as well.
• Work Experience: 2+ years of related experience in the mortgage area is preferred.

Education & Work Experience - Continued

• Education: Knowledge of federal, state and local laws. Requires active membership in the OR State Bar, in good standing, with a preference for membership in the WA State Bar as well.
• Work Experience: 2+ years of related experience in the mortgage area is preferred.

Education & Work Experience - Continued

• Education: Knowledge of federal, state and local laws. Requires active membership in the OR State Bar, in good standing, with a preference for membership in the WA State Bar as well.
• Work Experience: 2+ years of related experience in the mortgage area is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws.
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations, normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and work experience.
• Requires active membership in the OR State Bar, in good standing, with a preference for membership in the WA State Bar as well.
• 2+ years of related experience in the mortgage area is preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work remotely as efficiently and competently as working in office.
• Motivated self-starter, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented, flexible and personable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications, technology, telephone, and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• People skills, ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with borrowers, clients, attorneys, colleagues, and various outside parties.
• Ability to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information efficiently.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities; contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Demonstrate attention to detail; look for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Flexibility and adaptability for fast and high growth potential.
• Able to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change.
• Proficiency in internet research, including WestLaw and/or LexisNexis, is required.

Physical Demands

• Sit, talk, or hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.

Compensation

If you possess the requisite qualifications and are seeking the challenge of working in a growing firm, please submit your resume in confidence. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or any immigration support (including STEM OPT training plan) for this position. Because of the high volume of calls received, only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration.