Litigation and Trial Associate Attorney

Job Title: Litigation and Trial Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking a motivated Litigation and Trial Associate Attorney to participate in all phases of civil litigation, from pleading to trial, while maintaining the highest standards of ethics and professional integrity. The ideal candidate will possess 2-5 years of litigation experience, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• 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
• Conduct factual and legal research
• Practice written and oral motions
• Handle pretrial and trial practice
• Engage in appellate practice

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of litigation experience
• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to the WSBA or eligible for reciprocity
• Ability to travel occasionally

Education & Certifications:

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to the WSBA or eligible for reciprocity

Skills:

• Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
• Ability to manage a variety of projects and work independently
• Experience with electronic discovery and large document productions
• Ability to find creative solutions to legal issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing demands
• Positive, collaborative attitude

Benefits Offered:

• Health insurance with optional health savings account
• Long term disability
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Health and dependent care cafeteria accounts
• 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement contributions
• Paid time off (3-4 weeks per year)
• 10 paid holidays each year
• Expanded employee assistance and mental health program
• Voluntary accident insurance
• Voluntary life and disability coverage
• Optional pre-tax commuter and transit programs

This law firm is located in Seattle, Washington and has been practicing for over 20 years. The attorneys of this firm are known and recognized for their successful and rigorous representation of clients. This firm has this reputation both locally and nationally due to their handling some highly visible and complex business and commercial litigation transactions in the United States. The firm focuses on four main practice areas: business, real estate, litigation, and tech law.