Lateral Litigation Attorney

SHERMAN, SHERMAN, JOHNNIE & HOYT, LLPwww.shermlaw.com An established and AV-rated law firm based in Salem, Oregon seeks an experienced litigation attorney to make an immediate impact on an existing caseload. We are looking for a future partner that will work with us to continue our growth as a full-service law firm serving clients throughout the Willamette Valley. The majority of our work comes from clients pursuing real estate and land use development projects, serving Oregon's banking industry with a variety of needs, and representing small business owners and individuals with their general legal matters.We take pride in our excellent long-term relationships with clients, a competent and fun-to-work-with team of support staff, a deep commitment to and involvement with community interests, and our constant efforts to create balance between work and family life.We are a serious group of attorneys committed to top-notch legal work, and we have lives outside of the office. We are looking for someone who fits our culture, who will make an investment of time and energy to build a successful local practice, and who will represent us well in the community.Minimum Qualifications• Member of the Oregon State Bar• 3-7 years experience as an active, practicing attorney• Litigation experience and experience in real estate law• JD Degree from an ABA-accredited institutionSuccess Factors• Self-starter, able to hit the ground running• Ability to work successfully with others under pressure and tight deadlines• Positive, can-do attitude with proactive approach to problem-solving

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

 

Manages an active caseload of litigation files at all stages of resolution • Conducts depositions, try cases, and prepare and argue motions • Reviews and analyzes newly assigned and existing matters in order to provide legal representation until the matter is concluded • Assumes responsibility for obtaining security and collecting any receivable on assigned cases • Drafts all necessary documents to provide legal representation to clients and routes them through the appropriate office procedures to produce final documents • Performs necessary legal research using all available resources including libraries and computer data systems • Formulates and issues well-founded legal opinions to clients • Effectively conducts negotiations, when appropriate, to resolve matters on behalf of clients • Advises and communicates regularly with clients regarding the status of their matter • Works well in a team-based, collaborative work environment