Associate Attorney

LeoForce; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Profit sharing

Job summary

LeoForce seeks a California-licensed attorney with 2–6 years of litigation experience for its Seattle office. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of litigated claims, participate in trial preparation, and work with a seasoned team of litigators.

The firm offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• California licensed attorney with 2–6 years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling complex litigation tasks and trial prep.
• Ability to manage clients, prepare depositions, and argue motions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated claims.
• Prepare for trial including strategy, discovery, records review, and witness prep.
• Research complex litigation areas and take/defend depositions.
• Prepare and argue motions and attend hearings.
• Communicate with clients and coordinate with the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical reasoning

Client-focused

Writing skills

Research skills

Communication

Influencing skills

Independent + team player

Education

California Bar admitted

Job description

Associate Attorney

Seattle, WA, US

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $150,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Details

My client is seeking a California licensed attorney with 2-6 years of litigation experience for their Los Angeles office. If you are looking to gain experience working alongside top litigators, this is the place for you. At my client's firm, a successful candidate will enjoy learning all stages of trial preparation and trial from start to finish and an opportunity to work with a seasoned team of experienced litigators.

My client offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including affordable health insurance, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401(k) and Profit Sharing.

Attorneys are encouraged to continue to grow personally and professionally. In addition to in-house educational programs, we offer CLE reimbursement and marketing budgets to support those efforts. Performance is recognized and rewarded through quarterly and annual bonuses, as well as annual merit consideration.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of litigated claims
• Prepare for trial including strategy discussion, discovery, records review, client interview and witness preparation
• Research into complex litigation areas
• Take and defend depositions
• Prepare and argue motions
• Attend hearings
• Communicate with clients

Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Excellent analytical and critical reasoning skills
• Client-focused mentality
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Ability to think on feet and respond strategically
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and within a strong team

Practice Areas

• Construction Litigation
• Product Liability
• Premises Liability
• Automotive Warranty
• Tort
• Toxic Tort and Environmental
• General Liability
• Insurance Defense

A bit about us:

My client is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.

Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.

Why join us?

• Competitive comp structure
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with 3% match
• Hybrid schedule
• Profit sharing
• Generous CLE, professional membership, and conference attendance reimbursements

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