Litigation Counsel
Progress Residential®
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Scottsdale • Arizona, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- Provide legal counsel and support to outside counsel in management of legal proceedings and related litigation matters, including reviewing pleadings and discovery, and preparing employees for depositions.
- Assist in addressing legal issues associated with residential property management, to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and statutes.
- Provide legal analysis, strategy, and solutions in assisting the litigation team in managing claims, litigation, and risk management strategies with business stakeholders.
Requirements
- JD degree and admitted to the practice of law in Georgia, Arizona, or Texas.
- Knowledge of residential real estate and property management related claims and litigation.
- Experience working on class actions, consumer protection matters or government investigations is a plus.
- Ability to multi-task, work independently, lead large projects, and run fast-paced matters.
- Excellent organizational, drafting, and communication skills.
- Strong presentation and project management skills in working with business partners and other stakeholders.
- Work with compliance team in developing risk mitigation strategies for business partners and stakeholders.
- Experience managing outside counsel.
- Capacity to work in a high-volume environment and a changing legal and policy landscape.
- Having In-house legal experience is a plus when applying for a position in our legal department.
- 2+ years of litigation or other relevant legal experience at a top law firm or from an in-house corporate.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation - Including performance-based bonuses that reward your contributions.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, dental, vision, parental leave, 401(k) with company match and more.
- Generous Time Off – Enjoy PTO based on tenure, 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
- Ongoing Learning and Development - Quarterly summits, town hall meetings and continuous training to support your professional growth.
- A Culture that Celebrates You - We believe in collaboration, recognition and having fun while doing important work.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
JD degreelitigationlegal analysisrisk managementcompliancedraftingproject managementclass actionsconsumer protectiongovernment investigations
Soft skills
multi-taskingindependenceleadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillspresentation skillscapacity to work in high-volume environmentsability to adapt to changing legal landscapes
Certifications
admitted to the practice of law in Georgiaadmitted to the practice of law in Arizonaadmitted to the practice of law in Texas