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    Litigation Attorney - Seattle, United States - Williams Kastner

    Williams Kastner
    Williams Kastner Seattle, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Job DescriptionDescription:

    Williams Kastner, a premier Pacific Northwest trial law firm, is seeking attorney candidates with experience and skillsets in one or more of the following civil litigation practice areas:

    • Asbestos/Toxic Tort Defense
    • Land Use
    • Transportation/Trucking Defense

    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 a 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 clients 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 the area of lawsuits to establish and verify the basis for legal proceedings. Communicating and maintaining relationships 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 witnesses, and preparing and defending clients during corporate depositions.

    This position requires the ability to travel and/or attend (virtual or in person) occasional depositions, court hearings, mediations, trials, and 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 the 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.

    Requirements:

    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; additional licenses in Oregon and/or Alaska are a plus. The firm is specifically looking for attorneys with experience in the areas of asbestos/toxic tort defense, land use matters, and transportation/trucking defense litigation.

    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, but requires being in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. 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 operate 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, office equipment, etc.

    Working schedule not specified but 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.


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