Litigation Associate

What You'll Do: Carry contract-based and statutory disputes through to resolution for institutional clients. Take primary responsibility for high-stakes matters for a leading client account and push cases toward favorable results. Collaborate with a practice leader and a small local team to add capacity before new work arrives. Write motions, briefs and written analyses that inform case strategy and client advice. Run fact-finding, examinations under oath and pretrial motion practice from the pleading stage through to trial readiness. Carry out legal research and produce written work for litigation matters. Cultivate durable client relationships and help expand a practice group that is in growth mode.

What We're Looking For: Juris Doctor degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA.Admission to the Washington State Bar, or pending admission within roughly a month of starting.3 to 5 years of commercial litigation experience, ideally in coverage or bad faith matters. Strong legal research and writing skills. A consistent employment record and a resourceful, collaborative temperament. Submit a resume, two examples of legal writing and your law school transcript.

Bonus Points: Hands-on experience with examinations under oath, oral argument or trial work. Familiarity with both federal and state court procedure. Experience at a firm of either larger or smaller size. Bar admission in Oregon, Idaho or Alaska.

And Work Model: Seattle, WA, United StatesOn-site, about 4 days per week in office Full-time Compensation, As The Posting Describes ItVariable pay: hours-based and fee origination bonuses