Associate Attorney, Litigation

Overview

This position requires a candidate with strong critical thinking skills who is eager to work collaboratively within a team focused on respect, consideration, and producing high-quality legal work. The role involves comprehensive training and clear direction, with an expectation of careful and detail-oriented execution of assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial intake and analysis of files, developing strategy and budget within 24 hours.
• Draft civil litigation documents including discovery materials, dispositive motions, and client correspondence.
• Review chain of title, pleadings, foreclosure documents, and respond to lender and agent requests.
• Manage multiple tasks efficiently, adapting quickly to changing priorities.
• Make court appearances across Oregon and potentially Washington, providing same-day updates to clients.
• Communicate effectively with staff, clients, court officers, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare and review reports, opinions, correspondence, and compliance-related articles.
• Participate in depositions and court appearances with thorough preparation.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Oregon State Bar in good standing; membership in the Washington State Bar is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in the mortgage or secured lending area preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local laws relevant to secured lending, civil litigation, title litigation, and bankruptcy matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with legal research tools such as WestLaw and/or LexisNexis.
• Ability to work remotely with the same efficiency as in-office work.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and adapt to change.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Skills and Abilities

• Motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and strong character.
• Detail-oriented and flexible with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
• Effective interpersonal skills to communicate respectfully with borrowers, clients, attorneys, colleagues, and external parties.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to escalate issues appropriately.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and other computer applications.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting, talking, and hearing.
• Occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Requires close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Normal office conditions with quiet to moderate noise levels.

Compensation and Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package with salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

Additional Information

• No employment sponsorship or immigration support is provided for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship or immigration assistance.
• This job description is not all-inclusive; employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet organizational requirements.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Due to the volume of inquiries, only those selected for consideration will be contacted.