Associate Attorney needed for Mercer Island office

A law firm located in Mercer Island, WA is seeking an Associate Attorney with a focus on collection and litigation matters. The successful candidate will possess strong written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills and will handle breach of contract and collection litigation from demand through judgment. This role requires attending court hearings, preparing and arguing Motions for Summary Judgment, and managing an assigned caseload to meet goals and client expectations. The Associate Attorney will also handle escalated and time-sensitive matters as needed and undertake other duties and special projects.

Duties:

• Manage breach of contract and collection litigation matters from initial demand through final judgment.
• Attend court hearings, including both telephonic and in-person appearances.
• Prepare and argue Motions for Summary Judgment.
• Handle an assigned caseload effectively, meeting goals and client expectations.
• Address escalated and time-sensitive matters as needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required by the firm.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the state of California; multi-jurisdictional admission in AZ, CA, NV, and TX is preferred.
• Experience with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a plus but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research skills, including the use of legal and non-legal sources.
• Proficiency in software tools including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload effectively.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management, and attendance.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in the state of California (multi-jurisdictional admission in AZ, CA, NV, and TX preferred).

Skills:

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent research abilities, including use of both legal and non-legal sources.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance plans.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with prescription coverage.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Benefit coverage effective within the first 30 days of employment.
• 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 for emotional health and well-being.
• Wellness programs and employee discounts.
• Learning and development training opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This law firm is a full-service legal and multi-state practice offering its services to clients through many parts of United States. They offer legal services to banks, mortgage institutions, institutional investors, private firms, credit unions, and commercial clients. Their areas of concentration include mortgage default services, residential real estate transactions, national eviction services, commercial real estate transactions, regulatory compliance, homeowner?s association/condo owner?s mitigation process, and other litigation services. The members of this firm effectively deal with the mortgage issues, foreclosures, and eviction proceedings, and are knowledgeable about the chapter 13, 7, & 11 bankruptcy actions and real estate disposition. This firm offers excellent benefits to its members along with a competitive and cutting edge work environment.