Associate Attorney

Scheer.Law PLLC; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Wellness program – dental, medical,視覺

Company sponsored retirement plan

Generous paid time off – vacation, etc

Job summary

Scheer.Law PLLC is seeking an associate with at least 1 year of experience to join our firm in the Northwest. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, creative, and enjoys a small, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The attorney will conduct discovery, draft motions and briefs, take depositions, and examine witnesses at trial, gaining front-line trial experience and direct client contact. Bar admission in a state where the firm practices law is required.

Qualifications

• Requires law degree from ABA-accredited law school and good academic credentials.
• Active Bar membership in WA or state where the firm practices law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct discovery, draft motions and briefs, and take depositions.
• Examine witnesses at trial and participate in trial preparation.
• Hit the ground running in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal沟通 skills

Self-motivated

Flexible/adaptable

Team-oriented

Education

Law degree from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Scheer.Law PLLC is seeking a 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

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.

Company Description

Scheer.Law PLLC is a civil litigation law firm. We handle cases and other matters for our clients throughout the Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and Montana. At Scheer.Law PLLC we are well-known for our aggressive trial work, excellent results, and outstanding customer service.