Arboreal Management

In-House Housing Counsel – Unlawful Detainer Focus

Arboreal Management

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Seattle • Oregon • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

  • Handle Washington unlawful detainer matters end-to-end, from notice strategy through writ
  • Draft and review predicate notices, pleadings, motions, and declarations
  • Appear in court for hearings and trials as required (remote and in-person)
  • Advise operations teams on eviction risk, notice strategy, and timing
  • Supervise one or more full-time paralegals based in the Philippines
  • Review paralegal work product for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
  • Develop and maintain standardized templates, workflows, and SOPs
  • Advise on tenant-law issues, including disputes, lease interpretation, and reasonable accommodation questions
  • Provide high-level guidance on affordable and regulated housing compliance issues and identify matters requiring escalation to outside counsel
  • Coordinate with outside counsel as needed for overflow or specialized matters

Requirements

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Active Washington State Bar license in good standing
  • 2+ years of experience in unlawful detainer, landlord-tenant, or housing litigation
  • Strong familiarity with Washington eviction procedures and court rules
  • Comfortable managing a high-volume, repeatable litigation workflow
  • Experience supervising paralegals or legal support staff (or willingness to do so)
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
unlawful detainerdrafting pleadingscourt appearanceseviction procedureslitigation workflowlease interpretationcompliance reviewtemplate developmentSOP creation
Soft Skills
supervisionadvisory skillscommunicationorganizational skills
Certifications
JDWashington State Bar license