California, Washington or Oregon licensed litigators

Latitude Legal Recruitment Limited

Seattle (WA)

Hybrid

USD 170,000 - 235,000

Full time

29 hours ago

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Job summary

Latitude is seeking skilled litigation attorneys licensed in California, Washington, or Oregon for engagement-based and permanent roles with top AmLaw firms and boutique practices. Roles offer flexible arrangements from remote to hybrid to in-office, with opportunities across corporate, insurance, commercial, employment, and product liability areas.

The position rewards candidates with 5+ years of litigation experience, a JD from an accredited law school, and outstanding references.

Qualifications

At least 5 years of litigation experience at a large firm or sophisticated boutique.
Licensed and in good standing in California, Washington or Oregon.
J.D. from an accredited, preferably first-tier, law school.
Outstanding references.

Responsibilities

Research complicated legal issues efficiently and competently.
Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests and responses, legal correspondence, etc.
Handle all aspects of discovery, including taking depositions.
Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Are you a litigation attorney licensed in California, Washington or Oregon seeking new and exciting career opportunities? We are actively recruiting talented professionals with experience in general litigation, including corporate, insurance, commercial, employment, product liability, and more, for both engagement-based roles and permanent placements with prestigious AmLaw firms and highly respected boutique practices.

Whether you're looking to broaden your expertise or step into a more dynamic environment, these roles offer unmatched opportunities to advance your legal career. Depending on the hiring firm, work arrangements range from fully remote to hybrid and in-office, providing the flexibility to suit your professional and personal needs.

If you’re passionate about litigation and ready to make your next career move, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities Of The California, Washington Or Oregon Licensed Litigators

Efficiently and competently research complicated legal issues
Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda of law, discovery requests and responses, legal correspondence, etc.
Handle all aspects of discovery, including taking depositions
Communicate clearly both orally and in writing

Requirements For The California, Washington Or Oregon Licensed Litigators

At least 5 years of litigation experience at a large firm or a sophisticated boutique
Licensed and in good standing in one of these states: California, Washington or Oregon
J.D. from an accredited, preferably first-tier, law school
Outstanding references

Position Details For The General Litigation Attorney

Type of Role: Permanent or Contract
Schedule: Flexible (full-time, part-time or anywhere in-between)
Location: In office, Hybrid or Remote

Compensation

Pay: The annualized base compensation for this position ranges from $170,000 to $235,000 . Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).
Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude Attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude has been recognized by Chambers as a leading global flexible legal staffing company and the #1 Legal Recruiter by The National Law Journal.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments

Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

Permanent Positions

Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Faq

Q: What other legal jobs do you have?

A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/

Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position?

A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.

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A: The fastest way is to submit the very short form on our website contact page. A member of our client services team will be back in touch with you very fast to learn more about your need so we can provide you with on point candidates to consider.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.