Attorney

About the role

Seeking an Attorney to communicate with outside parties such as attorneys, employers, law enforcement agents, administrative agencies, etc.

Responsibilities

• Defending and taking depositions
• Drafting meet and confer letters to opposing counsel regarding discovery issues
• Arguing motions
• Drafting motions (including discovery and dispositive motions)
• Conducting arbitrations
• Preparing for and attending mediations
• Preparing cases for trial
• Performing in-depth legal research
• Communicating with outside parties such as attorneys, employers, law enforcement agents, administrative agencies, etc.
• Managing all aspects of cases, ensuring all deadlines are met, staying organized and multi-tasking to achieve priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Aiding in the expansion of our thriving California practice

Requirements

• JD required
• Minimum 2-9 years relevant legal experience, including substantial experience litigating and managing complex cases
• Expertise in wage and hour law
• Litigation skills: experience with all stages of the litigation process from pre-litigation investigation through mediation, trial and appeals, including drafting pleadings, motions and briefs, conducting depositions and arguing in court when needed
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for effectively representing clients, negotiating settlements, and presenting complex legal arguments
• Able to work effectively independently or within a team
• Licensed to practice law in Washington State