compensation:Up to $2,500 for an initial three-appearance engagement, depending on matter, location and scope, with additional compensation available for expanded assignments
An established national homeownership-preservation organization working with experienced civil-litigation counsel is expanding its network of independent Oregon Local Counsel / Appearance Attorneys for residential real estate, foreclosure-related, consumer and related civil-litigation matters.
We are looking for Oregon attorneys who want additional litigation matters and court-appearance opportunities without having to independently develop the underlying client pipeline, investigation, document preparation and litigation support infrastructure.
This opportunity may be appropriate for an experienced litigator, solo practitioner, small firm, or a newer attorney who is comfortable appearing in court and wants additional supervised litigation experience.
What Local Counsel May Handle
Depending on the individual matter and agreed scope:
• Enter an appearance as authorized Oregon counsel
• Attend case-management conferences and court hearings
• Attend motion hearings and other required appearances
• Confer with opposing counsel
• Participate in settlement conferences and negotiations when authorized
• Review pleadings, motions and supporting documents before filing
• Review Oregon procedural requirements and local court rules
• Coordinate with lead litigation counsel regarding case strategy
• Execute or file documents when required of Oregon counsel
• Communicate with the client regarding matters within Local Counsel's assigned scope
• Assist with additional appearances or litigation assignments by separate agreement
Extensive Litigation Support
Local Counsel is not expected to build each matter from scratch.
Our litigation support structure may provide substantial assistance with:
• Client intake and document collection
• Loan and property-document review
• Factual investigation
• Chronologies and case summaries
• Legal research
• Initial drafting of pleadings and moving papers
• Discovery support
• Opposition and reply drafting support
• Exhibits and supporting documentation
• Settlement analysis and proposed resolution structures
• Coordination with experienced litigation attorneys
All legal work remains subject to appropriate attorney review, professional judgment, applicable court rules and the attorney's independent ethical obligations.
Attorney Requirements
• Currently admitted to practice law in Oregon and in good standing
• Able and willing to enter appearances when appropriate
• Professional liability coverage preferred
• Reliable availability for scheduled court appearances
• Strong professional communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with lead counsel, clients and litigation-support personnel
• Comfortable independently evaluating the legal and ethical responsibilities associated with each engagement
• Civil-litigation experience preferred but not mandatory for every assignment
Experience involving any of the following is particularly helpful:
Compensation is established attorney-to-attorney based upon the scope and complexity of each engagement.
An initial engagement may pay up to $2,500 for three local-counsel court appearances, with additional compensation available when a matter requires expanded appearances, motion work, discovery, negotiation, trial preparation or other substantive services.
Any attorney fee arrangement, division of responsibility and client participation will be documented and handled in accordance with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct and client-consent requirements.
Why This May Be Attractive
This arrangement can provide qualified Oregon attorneys with:
• Additional active litigation matters
• Courtroom experience
• Recurring appearance opportunities
• Substantial back-office litigation support
• Experienced lead-counsel collaboration
• No requirement to independently generate the underlying case opportunity
• Potential for an ongoing Local Counsel relationship on additional Oregon matters
Both experienced litigators and recently admitted Oregon attorneys with strong professionalism and courtroom confidence are encouraged to apply.
To Be Considered
Please email:
Résumé or attorney biography
Oregon Bar admission year
Primary counties in which you practice
Civil-litigation and courtroom experience
Foreclosure, real estate or consumer-law experience, if any
Your standard appearance fee
Availability for ongoing Local Counsel assignments
Please use “Oregon Local Counsel” in the subject line.
Qualified attorneys may also contact Pepe at 714-920-7269 regarding the opportunity.
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