Civil Litigation Attorney

Responsibilities

• Identifies, researches and analyzes legal issues and conflicting legal opinions; reviews legal authority cited by litigants; and conducts self-directed independent research as may be needed to further clarify issues and reach sound judicial decisions.
• Ability to draft pleadings, correspondence, memoranda and other documents.
• Exhibits good judgment and organizational skills to receive, record and disseminate all information on behalf of the clients.
• Provide legal representation of clients to protect their interests in defense of complex and high exposure litigation.
• Explain litigation to those unfamiliar with the process, as well as make your case to judges, arbitrators, and opposing counsel.
• Take charge of cases to move them toward cost effective, efficient, and fair resolutions.
• Able to juggle multiple assignments and/or deadlines while maintaining a professional demeanor and seeks assistance when needed.
• Routinely reviews and follows-up on client deadlines and calendar appointments.
• Has an understanding of client-specific billing guidelines and consistently applies those guidelines to ensure cost-effective practices.
• Provide assistance on the handling of other attorneys’ files when needed.

Qualifications

• Professional member of the Washington State Bar with 1 – 5 years of experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as experience with hearings, depositions, and arbitrations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus opportunities
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Firm paid Bar Association fees, CLE fees, and applicable memberships.
• Employer paid medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Paid Parental Leave
• Mass transit, parking, and cell data
• 401K plan with employer contribution.
• Voluntary Insurance including STD, LTD, and Life Insurance
• Black Belt Trial Advocacy Training – visit website for more information.
• Attorney retreats, mentorship programs, Lunch & Learns, and Trial Talks

Pay

$110,000 minimum starting salary

Schedule

Full Time