Litigation Associate

About the role

We are in search of an Associate Attorney to join our Litigation and Trial practice group. To be considered for the position, applicants must have a successful academic record, strong communication and writing skills, and a positive, collaborative attitude.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of civil litigation, from the pleading stage through trial
• Engage in discovery, including drafting written discovery, reviewing documents, and preparing for and defending/taking depositions
• Factual and legal research
• Written and oral motions practice
• Pretrial and trial practice
• Appellate practice

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience
• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to the WSBA or eligible for reciprocity
• Ability to travel occasionally
• Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
• Ability to manage a variety of projects and to work independently, often in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with electronic discovery and large document productions
• An ability to find creative solutions to legal issues and to balance legal risks against business interests
• An ability to work as a team player who can manage paralegals and legal assistants cooperatively, efficiently, and respectfully
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Profit sharing retirement contributions
• Flexible paid time off
• 10 paid holidays each year