Litigation & Real Estate Associate

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Vancouver, WA

Litigation & Real Estate Associate

Attorney

2-8 yrs required

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A law firm seeks a resourceful Attorney with three or more years of experience to join its Vancouver, WA, office through our recruiting services. This position involves managing a mixed caseload of litigation, real estate, and transactional matters. The role offers exposure to drafting court documents, overseeing discovery, negotiating contracts, and guiding matters from inception to resolution in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Duties

  • Draft and file pleadings, motions, and other court submissions in civil matters

  • Conduct motion practice, including researching legal issues, preparing briefs, and presenting arguments

  • Manage discovery processes: prepare and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, and admissions

  • Prepare for and take depositions; defend depositions of clients and witnesses

  • Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, purchase agreements, and related transactional documents

  • Oversee own caseload from initial client intake through settlement or trial, ensuring timely progress and client communication

  • Collaborate with colleagues on strategy, share research findings, and coordinate with outside experts as needed

  • Maintain organized matter files, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with procedural rules

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school

  • Licensed to practice law in Washington State (required); Oregon licensure (or eligibility) is a plus

  • Minimum of three years of experience handling civil litigation, real estate closings, or transactional work

  • Strong legal research and writing skills, with demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues and draft persuasive documents

  • Proven ability to work independently on assigned matters, as well as to collaborate effectively within a small firm team

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced setting with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines

  • Excellent interpersonal skills for client interaction, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy

Education

  • . from an ABA-accredited institution

  • Evidence of solid academic performance (., law review membership, moot court, honors) preferred

Certifications

  • Admission to the Washington State Bar (required)

  • Admission to the Oregon State Bar (preferred but not mandatory)

Skills

  • Advanced legal research using Westlaw, Lexis, or equivalent databases

  • Effective written communication for drafting court papers, contracts, and client correspondence

  • Strong oral advocacy skills for attending hearings, mediations, and depositions

  • Detail-oriented approach to reviewing documents and managing evidentiary materials

  • Time management and organizational abilities to oversee multiple files and deadlines concurrently

  • A collaborative mindset to share insights with colleagues and work jointly on a case strategy

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