3 Legal jobs

The Beaverton City Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced land use attorney to provide accurate and timely advice on a broad range of legal issues arising out of or relating to real estate and land use matters.  To find out more about the Beaverton City Attorney’s Office,   click here.   This is an exempt, Management 2 position. There is one vacancy available.  **A cover letter and resume is required with your job application submission. **  If selected for an interview, a writing sample will be required. Please note: Only required or requested documents are guaranteed to be considered.  This position is open until filled.   Applications will first be reviewed starting Thursday, August 5, 2021.   THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: Substantial experience in land use and real estate law. Ability to self-manage multiple tasks and produce quality work in a timely manner. Ability to define issues, perform legal research, analyze problems, evaluate...

The City of Hermiston is seeking its first in-house City Attorney to replace the previously contracted position, which has been held by the same attorney since 1999. As the incumbent attorney retires, the City of Hermiston is now shifting to a full-time in-house counsel to reflect the community’s continued growth. The individual filling this position will have a direct and critical role in shaping that growth. The successful candidate must have a ready knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. The City Attorney engages as a member of the City’s Leadership Team and actively participates in strategic, city-wide discussions. The City Attorney routinely advises city departments on appropriate action for various legal issues, particularly those involving city-wide policies or politically sensitive situations. This position requires a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from an...

Essential Duties The duties listed below are not all of the duties that may be assigned but are those that are considered as essential for an employee to perform. Conduct title and heir searches on delinquent real property accounts to start the foreclosure process. Performs legal research of public records, including deeds, plats, wills, deaths, births, marriages, divorces, judgments, special proceedings, and civil filings. Conduct field visits to post notice of impending foreclosure and notice of sale on delinquent properties. Files and records legal documents with the Clerk of Superior Court as it pertains to the foreclosure process. Attend auctions, accepts payments for properties sold at auction, notifies bidders of upsets bids. Prepares legal documents by drafting memos, letters, payment agreements, and completing certain forms. Works closely with the County Attorney’s Office, County Code Enforcement, and municipalities Code Enforcement concerning legal...