Proven ability to manage cases through multiple litigation stages.
Experience drafting various litigation documents.
Hands-on experience with discovery and depositions.
Courtroom experience, including oral arguments.
Strong communication and analytical skills.
Responsibilities
Manage civil litigation cases throughout the litigation process.
Meet with clients to evaluate legal issues and develop strategies.
Conduct legal research and analyze evidence and depositions.
Draft motions, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
Handle discovery, including document review and depositions.
Depose opposing parties and expert witnesses.
Represent clients at court hearings and advocate on contested motions.
Benefits
Generous bonus plan.
Three weeks of paid vacation.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Senior Civil Litigation Associate Attorney
Seattle, Washington | $160,000-$200,000/year + Bonus | Full-time, Onsite
Take ownership of meaningful civil litigation matters and represent clients through the stages that shape their legal and professional futures. This role offers substantial involvement in case strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, court appearances, settlement negotiations, and trials, with the support of experienced litigators.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary: $160,000-$200,000 annually.
Generous bonus plan.
Three weeks of paid vacation.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
What You'll Do
Manage civil litigation cases throughout the litigation process, with supervision as appropriate.
Meet with clients, evaluate legal issues, assess case merits, and develop litigation strategies.
Conduct legal research, analyze evidence and depositions, and interview witnesses.
Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents.
Handle discovery, including document review, written discovery, and depositions.
Depose opposing parties, expert witnesses, and third parties.
Represent clients at court hearings, present oral arguments, and advocate on contested motions.
Prepare for and participate in hearings and trials.
Handle settlement negotiations and prepare settlement agreements.
Maintain effective communication with clients throughout their cases.
What You'll Need
At least 6 years of civil litigation experience.
Strong motion practice experience.
Demonstrated ability to handle civil litigation matters through multiple stages of litigation.
Experience drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents.
Hands-on experience with discovery, depositions, and legal research.
Courtroom experience, including appearances and arguing motions.
Ability to develop litigation strategies and manage cases with appropriate supervision.
Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational, and legal research skills.
Ability to work full-time onsite in downtown Seattle.
