Litigation Attorney

Purpose

Aldridge Pite, LLP is seeking a Litigation Attorney to practice in Washington, with remote work options available. The firm currently has an office in Mercer Island, but attorneys can work remotely if preferred.

About the Role

The Litigation Attorney will handle pre-litigation and litigation matters involving real estate, title, mortgages, foreclosure, evictions, and creditor’s rights. This position requires self-motivation, excellent written and oral advocacy skills, and experience with civil litigation.

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 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, settlement conferences, etc., via phone, video, and in person, depending on court/client requirements.
• Assist with bankruptcy motions, hearings, and adversary proceedings, as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of Washington and meet all necessary licensing and MCLE requirements; additional licenses in Oregon or Idaho are preferred but not required.
• Five years of litigation experience preferred, but all candidates with strong interest in real estate or mortgage law will be considered.
• Knowledge of foreclosure, real estate, secured transactions, evictions, and creditor’s rights is preferred but not required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in software tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Maintain an annual billing requirement of 1920 hours.
• Lives in Washington or one of the firm’s other footprint states; must be available and willing to attend in-person hearings in Washington, as needed.

General Competencies

• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Identifies and resolves problems quickly.
• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and willing to develop new work habits and skills.
• Counsious with respect to work completion, deadlines, and time management.
• Takes initiative, identifies what needs to be done, and takes action; advances cases independently based on logical and critical thinking.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Firm's vision, mission, and core values.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Willing to be a team player and help others across departments when necessary.
• Ability to manage and prioritize large and complex caseloads.