Litigation Attorney - Seattle, United States - Williams Kastner

Description

Job Description

PRACTICE AREAS: Litigation - General Tort, Class Action, Product Liability, Administrative/Regulatory

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Tasks include drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents, advising clients as to legal rights, and assisting in developing and implementing a strategy for defending and litigating the case. Gathering evidence in cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal action. Conducting research, interviewing clients and witnesses, and handling other details in preparation for trial. Preparing legal briefs, developing strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case. Representing client in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. May confer with colleagues with specialty in area of lawsuit to establish and verify basis for legal proceedings. Communicating and maintaining relationship with experts in preparing opinions and required reports, preparing experts for deposition and trial, and defending experts in depositions. Preparing responses to written discovery requests, drafting objections and designations of prior testimony in response to notices of deposition of client witness, and preparing and defending client during corporate depositions.

This position requires the ability to travel and/or attend (virtual or in person) occasional depositions, court hearings, mediations, trials (possibly), or other litigation-related activities. Often requires spending hours on phone or video conferences and preparing/reviewing complex documents under tight time-sensitive deadlines.

Additional responsibilities may be required.

SALARY RANGE/BENEFITS: $135,000 - $167,000 – This salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include but are not limited to the following: the candidate's relevant experience, skill level, and demonstrated ability to perform all of the essential functions of the position as well as ability to perform functions which would arise from the needs of the position or as assigned and all of the qualifications listed in the job description. Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long term disability, 401K, paid time off, and holiday pay.

QUALIFICATIONS

Law degree and a minimum of 4-6+ years' experience in the practice of law. Must be licensed to practice law in Washington state; licensed in Oregon a plus. Experience with general tort litigation, class action experience, and serving as second chair in trial is a plus. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, interpret and convey complex information and concepts.

Ability to bill at least 1800 hours annually.

Strong analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is capable of working partially remote, based on the needs of clients. The need to be in the office cannot be predicted as the work assigned will be based on multiple factors. When in the office, it is a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time; frequently operates a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; frequently works under deadlines; occasionally needs to move about the office to access file cabinets, machinery, etc.

Working schedule not specified generally entailing 40+ hours weekly to attend to client needs. Will require flexibility to work as-needed and be able to represent client needs in meetings, court appearances and depositions. Travel will be required as necessary.

Must be able to lift and/or transport files/boxes up to 20 pounds on occasion.