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Litigation Counsel - (REMOTE)

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Oct 2024

About the role

We are one of the first all-remote companies with 2,000+ team members utilizing our virtual office called eXp World. This role is work-from-anywhere in the U.S.Who is eXp? Doing the audacious is part of eXp Realty’s DNA. We are a company that rewards creative minds who can offer bold solutions, where opinions matter, anything is possible and the outcome can be revolutionary. As a global full-service real estate brokerage utilizing a 3-D, fully immersive, cloud office environment, offering 24/7 access to collaborative tools & training, eXp has broken the traditional mold of real estate. We are doing big things. Come join us at eXp Realty – a 7x Glassdoor Best Places to Work organization! What you will do: The Litigation Counsel is responsible for providing a wide range of in-house legal services for eXp Realty, LLC. Primary areas of focus to include: managing litigation, including conferring with outside counsel; developing litigation strategy; determining settlement value; facilitating outside counsel in responding to discovery requests; providing advice concerning legal issues that arise during real estate transactions and operation of a real estate brokerage; analyzing and responding to or drafting demand letters, cease and desist letters and other similar correspondence, facilitating compliance with regulatory requirements; responding to or assisting in the response to regulatory complaints; contract review and administration; and assisting with compliance and training. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and significant experience collaborating with a variety of operational groups in a fast paced environment of innovation. A qualified candidate must be able to operate with a high case volume and efficiently shift attention between lower value and higher value matters.

Performance driven accountability of litigation matters for the company with the ability to work collaboratively, manage independently and overcome obstacles to produce results in a timely fashion.
Judge the merits of claims and court cases filed against or on behalf of the company, work with the appropriate business partner(s) to define a strategic litigation approach, and approve settlements of disputes where warranted.
Oversee the selection, retention, management, and evaluation of all outside counsel.
Provide strategic and proactive legal advice and counseling.
Develop and maintain strong business relationships as a key relationship manager for the legal department among the various internal business groups requiring litigation support.
Provide a balanced and integrated perspective of both business and law, while advising the company on litigation risks of possible business decisions and managing litigation.
Demonstrate team-working skills in support of a collaborative environment.
Provide technical advice to paralegals and other legal staff as needed.
Provide legal guidance and advice on the interpretation, implementation, and administration of policies and procedures; draft memoranda, and legal documents as needed.
Prepare responses to complaints/claims filed with federal, state, and/or municipal agencies or courts, as well as third-party organizations.
Perform legal research, analyze, organize, and strategize effectively.
Contribute to litigation team efforts to improve internal process and efficiency.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment commensurate with specialized legal skills and experience.
Create and maintain a work environment that promotes client service, teamwork, performance feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and employee satisfaction that encompass the company’s core values.
Directly handle and/or assist in monitoring, reviewing, and coordinating the activities involving management of both insured and uninsured claims, including analysis of coverage issues, establishment of adequate reserves, and the resolution and closure of claims.
Manage litigation with Preferred Counsel under Alternative Fee Arrangements or other defense fee structures.
Pursue and maximize all risk transfer opportunities by contract or by insurance policy language.
Assign and manage work of defense counsel when needed.
Assist with evaluating and determining liability and damages and actively participates in settlement negotiations.
Ensure proper file setup, reserving, loss contingency reporting, general handling and application of company procedure.