Associate Attorney

Scheer.Law PLLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in wellness program

Company-sponsored retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Scheer.Law PLLC is seeking a Litigation Associate to join their Seattle firm. With a focus on civil litigation, candidates should possess a law degree and be an active member of the State Bar of Washington. Responsibilities include conducting discovery, drafting motions, and providing exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate thrives in a team-oriented environment and is eager to gain trial experience. Competitive base pay, wellness programs, and generous paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Bar in the State of Washington.
• At least one year of civil litigation/jury trial experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex legal issues confidently.

Responsibilities

• Conducting discovery and drafting motions and briefs.
• Taking depositions and examining witnesses at trial.
• Providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a paperless environment

Decision-making

Education

Law degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description

Scheer.Law PLLC is seeking an associate with at least 1 year of experience to join our firm. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, creative, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working within a small, fast-paced, team-oriented community. A commitment to providing excellent customer service is essential, and a desire to be a “great” trial attorney is a must!

We are looking for an attorney who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting discovery, drafting motions and briefs, taking depositions of fact, and examination of witnesses at trial.

This position will get trial experience on an endless variety of cases, front-line opportunities, and direct client contact.

Must be admitted to Bar in a state where the firm practices law.

Requirements, Knowledge, and Skills

• A law degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
• Must be an active member, in good standing, in the State Bar of Washington, or any other State Bar that the firm practices law.
• Ideally, one year of civil litigation experience/jury trial experience, preferably in insurance defense practice.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with tact and diplomacy.
• Expert-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, external partners, and clients.
• Ability to support multiple complex cases and adapt to changing priorities and demanding deadlines.
• Excellent ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and with proper professionalism.
• Fluent in all necessary technology; primarily Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Adobe Acrobat, among others.
• Willingness to learn and undertake new tasks outside of prior experience with enthusiasm and confidence.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and flexible with the ability to adapt to change.
• Superior decision-making skills.
• Experience working in a paperless environment.
• Able to communicate complex legal issues with ease and confidence.
• Experience working with a variety of professionals and personalities across the business organization.
• Desire to create real-world impact and be willing to push the envelope in strategizing how to win challenging cases.

Compensation Package

• Competitive base pay
• Participation in wellness program – dental, medical, vision
• Participation in company-sponsored retirement plan
• Generous paid time off – vacation, sick and 10 company paid holidays

Submission Requirements

Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, academic transcripts, and references. The writing sample should demonstrate your best legal analysis. Please include Litigation Associate in the subject line, in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Due to the number of applications, only those eligible for an interview will be contacted. The position is open until filled.

Resumes should be forwarded to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employment

The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of tasks and skills required of the job incumbent. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice to the incumbent.

Scheer.Law, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer which selects the individual who is the best match for a position based on job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, sexual preference, age, disability, or other protected group status.