Junior Litigation Associate

Responsibilities

• Prepare pleadings;
• Research and draft briefs and motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and discovery motions;
• Support and execute discovery, including written discovery, custodial interviews, and privilege logs;
• Take and defend fact depositions; prepare witnesses for testimony;
• Interface directly with clients and opposing counsel as needed.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing with the Alaska bar or eligible to obtain admission promptly;
• One to three years of general/commercial litigation experience at an AmLaw 100 or AmLaw 200 firm or equivalent;
• Experience with motions practice, depositions, and complex discovery;
• Familiarity with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence and with state procedural rules; clerkship and/or trial experience is a plus;
• Exceptional writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills; meticulous attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and drive workstreams in a team-oriented environment;
• Proficiency with e-discovery platforms and litigation technology;
• Strong client-service orientation and sound judgment.

Hours

The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,050 or 2,150, depending on seniority. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. All-in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro bono hours, and investment hours. Investment activities include business development, professional development, mentoring and coaching, recruiting, contributing to the firm’s workplace culture, and civic and community activities.

Compensation

The base compensation range for this position is $155,000 - $176,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills, overall experience, and market location.

Developing & Retaining Talent

We offer a variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels, as well as legal and professional skills generally. We have a coaching and mentoring program, and our new lawyer integration program provides new lawyers with the resources and information necessary to succeed after they join the firm. Finally, we have a core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm. We value lawyers and business professionals who bring to the firm different backgrounds and experiences. Our people bring a variety of educational backgrounds, unique career experiences, bodies of knowledge, technical abilities, and community involvement.