Litigation Attorney

Aldridge Pite, LLP; Meridian (ID); Remoto; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Company paid life and disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k retirement savings plan

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Remote equipment provided

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness programs

Learning and development opportunities

And so much more!

Descrizione del lavoro

Aldridge Pite, LLP is seeking a Remote Litigation Attorney to practice in Idaho. The attorney will handle pre-litigation and trial matters in real estate, title, mortgages, foreclosures, evictions, and creditor’s rights.

Candidates must be self-motivated with strong written and oral advocacy skills and civil litigation experience. Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, Idaho admission (Oregon is a plus), and the ability to attend hearings in Idaho.

Competenze

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Idaho (or eligibility and ability to obtain).
• Five years of litigation experience preferred; strong real estate or mortgage law interest.
• Knowledge of foreclosure, real estate, secured transactions, evictions and creditor’s rights is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to advocate and argue persuasively.

Mansioni

• Manage litigation and eviction cases from inception to trial, including hearings.
• Handle pre-litigation matters and judgments related to real property.
• Develop budgets and legal strategy with supervision.
• Prepare and argue pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Communicate with clients and coordinate with courts and opposing counsel.
• Attend hearings via phone, video, or in person as required.
• Support bankruptcy motions and adversary proceedings as needed.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Conoscenze

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Legal research

Client communication

Formazione

Juris Doctor

Strumenti

Word

Excel

Outlook

Internet

Descrizione del lavoro

Remote Work from Home!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Purpose

Aldridge Pite, LLP is looking for a Remote Litigation Attorney to practice in Idaho. Litigation Associates are responsible for handling pre-litigation and litigation matters involving real estate, title, mortgages, foreclosure, evictions and creditor’s rights. Candidates must be self-motivated and have excellent written and oral advocacy skill and experience with civil litigation. Logical and critical thinking is essential.

Specific Duties & 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/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.


• Other duties and special projects as needed.

Job Requirements

• Juris Doctor from accredited law school.


• Admission to practice law in the state of Idaho and maintain all necessary licensing and MCLE requirements; (additional license in or Oregon 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 Idaho or one of the firm’s other footprint states; candidate must be available and willing to attend in person hearings in Idaho, as needed.

General Competency Factors

• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.


• Identifies and resolves problems quickly.


• Self-motivated, strong work ethic, and willingness/ability to develop new work habits and skills.


• Conscientious 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.


• Must be a team player and willing to help others across departments when necessary.


• Ability to manage and prioritize large and complex caseload.

In addition to remote work for most positions, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including:

• 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!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.