Civil Litigation Attorney

NACBA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with matching

Generous bonus plan

Job summary

NACBA in Seattle is seeking an Associate Attorney with a strong background in civil litigation to handle cases through the full litigation process under supervision. The role emphasizes motion practice and client consultation in a downtown Seattle setting.

The ideal candidate has at least six years of civil litigation experience, excellent research and drafting skills, and the ability to guide cases from filing through trial and settlement.

Qualifications

• At least six years of civil litigation experience.
• Capable of handling cases through the litigation process with supervision.
• Experience with motion practice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients in your office to discuss legal issues and to devise litigation strategies.
• Research cases by interviewing witnesses, reading depositions, reviewing evidence and speaking with the client to determine the best strategy for their legal matter.
• Draft motions and other papers. Conduct discovery. Depose party opponents, experts and third parties.
• Attend all hearings on behalf of clients and argue in support of motions and papers.
• Conduct hearings and trials as required.
• Assist clients with executing settlement agreements.

Skills

Civil litigation

Motion practice

Client counseling

Legal research

Job description

Small civil litigation firm in downtown Seattle is looking for an Associate Attorney with at least six years experience in civil litigation. Applicant must be capable of handling cases throughout the litigation process with supervision. Experience with motion practice essential.

The position will be responsible for civil litigation cases.

Examples of Civil Litigation Attorney responsibilities:

• Meet with clients in your office to discuss legal issues and to devise litigation strategies
• Research cases by interviewing witnesses, reading depositions, reviewing evidence and speaking with the client to determine the best strategy for their legal matter
• Draft motions and other papers. Conduct discovery. Depose party opponents, experts and third parties
• Attend all hearings on behalf of clients and argue in support of motions and papers.
• Conduct hearings and trials as required
• Assist clients with executing settlement agreements

The position is full time.

Salary is in $160-180,000 range.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid vacation
• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• retirement plan with matching contributions
• generous bonus plan

The office is located in sunny downtown Seattle.