Associate Attorney, Litigation

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP; Oregon (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP seeks an attorney with strong critical thinking to handle secured lending matters, including civil and title litigation, discovery, and client communications. The role emphasizes teamwork, ownership of work product, and high attention to detail.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor and active OR Bar membership; WA Bar preferred. Strong writing skills, ability to work remotely, and professional client service are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active bar membership in the OR State Bar in good standing.
• Preference for WA State Bar membership as well.
• 2+ years of related mortgage experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws relevant to secured lending.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake and analyze files to develop strategy and budget within 24 hours.
• Draft civil litigation documents from discovery through dispositive motions and client correspondence.
• Review titles, pleadings, foreclosure documents, and respond to lender/agent requests.
• Make court appearances in Oregon (and possibly Washington) with timely client updates.
• Draft and edit reports, opinions, and compliance-related correspondence.
• Collaborate with staff and maintain professional client interactions.
• Identify and resolve problems quickly; escalate when needed.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities and promote quality.

Skills

Remote work capability

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

WestLaw

LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Internet research tools

Job description

Description

This is a position for a person with critical thinking skills who wants to work with a team of hard-working individuals to create a culture of respect, consideration for co-workers, and the creation of excellent work product. Candidates can expect to be well trained and given clear direction, with the expectation those tasks will be executed with care and attention to detail.

Tasks will cover any and all aspects of the legal process relevant to secured lending, including but not limited to civil litigation, title litigation, and potential bankruptcy matters; drafting discovery and legal pleadings [including dispositive motions], timely correspondence with clients while providing an excellent client experience, regular communication with court officers and opposing counsel, and depositions and court appearances with a high level of preparation and competency.

Culture is of vast importance to this firm and this office. In this position you will need to possess the willingness to work in a team as well as the ability to be self-driven and work independently whenever needed. The individual in this firm must take ownership of their assignment and work product. Respect, teamwork and communication are essential in making our practice successful and our work lives as enjoyable as possible. We are looking for great candidates, if this sounds like you,

Duties & Responsibilities

• Strong character and positive attitude are absolute requirements.


• Initial intake and analysis on files and generate strategy and budget within a 24-hour time frame.


• Must have strong writing skills and be able 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.


• Field questions from staff and assist in an affable manner.


• 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.


• Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.


• 2+ years of related experience in the mortgage area is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work remotely as efficiently and competently as working in office.


• Must be a motivated self starter, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented, flexible and personable.


• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Proficiency with computer applications, technology, telephone, and Microsoft Office products.


• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.


• Must have people skills, ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with borrowers, clients, attorneys, colleagues, and various outside parties.


• Must be able to work with others in a congenial and team-oriented manner.


• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information efficiently.


• Know when to elevate an issue to management.


• 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.


• Must possess exceptional organizational skills; the position requires the ability to multi-task and be adaptable to continual change.


• Proficiency in internet research, including WestLaw and/or LexisNexis, is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, or crouch The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job: Normal office working conditions, with quiet to moderate noise level within the work environment.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package, which includes a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Please note: No employment sponsorship or support will be given for this position. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not consider any employment immigration sponsorship or support. This means that McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, nor sponsor in any NIV category (including TN, E-3, H-1B, O-1), or


• Visa sponsorship nor immigration support is not available. Applicants must be legally 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.

NOTE:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.