Associate Attorney needed for Portland office

A law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their team in Portland, OR. The ideal candidate will handle breach of contract and collection litigation matters from demand through judgment. Here's a detailed job description:

Job Overview: The Associate Attorney will primarily handle breach of contract and collection litigation matters from initial demand through judgment. They will also be required to attend court hearings, prepare and argue Motions for Summary Judgment, manage assigned caseloads, and handle escalated and time-sensitive matters as needed.

Duties:

• Handle breach of contract and collection litigation matters from demand through judgment.
• Attend court hearings (both telephonic and in person).
• Prepare and argue Motions for Summary Judgment.
• Manage assigned caseload in a manner that meets goals and client expectations.
• Handle escalated and time-sensitive matters as needed.
• Other duties and special projects as needed.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in California; multi-jurisdictional admission in AZ, CA, NV, and FL preferred.
• Experience with the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (“FDCPA”) and Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent research skills, including the use of legal and non-legal sources.
• Proficiency in software tools including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload.
• Identifies and resolves problems promptly.
• Conscientious concerning work completion, deadlines, time management, and attendance.
• Analytical and detail-oriented while working at a fast pace.
• Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

Benefits:

The firm offers benefits 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 more.

This multi-state law firm specializes in offering legal services to financial institutions. Their areas of practice include litigation, mortgage default, commercial and residential real real transactions, regulatory compliance, natural eviction, and home or condo owners associations. The firm has offices in Arizona, California, Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Texas, and Washington.