Commercial Litigation Attorney

Cairncross; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Cairncross & Hempelmann, a Seattle-based full-service law firm, seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with 4+ years of experience in general commercial litigation. Candidates must have a JD and active WSBA membership; familiarity with real estate, insolvency, or employment matters is a plus.

Essential duties include drafting pleadings, discovery, hearings, and client communications; strong research, writing, and advocacy skills are required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and JD from accredited institutions.
• Current WSBA membership.
• Experience in commercial and real estate litigation; insolvency or employment a plus.
• Excellent time and project management.
• Strong research, writing and advocacy skills.
• Ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for multiple matters.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests (admissions, disclosures, interrogatories, depositions, orders).
• Attend and manage hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Communicate with clients and managing attorneys to address concerns and provide advice.
• Research, analyze, and synthesize case law, statutes, and regulations.
• Collaborate with paralegals and staff to manage documents and ESI.
• Maintain attention to detail and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Time management

Project management

Communication

Education

JD

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Cairncross & Hempelmann (“CH&”) is a full-service law firm in Seattle that advises our diverse client base in litigation, bankruptcy, business, land use, and real estate. Our hallmark culture hinges upon respect, collegiality, and genuine care which extends to all CH& employees, as well as to our clients and their teams.

We are currently seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join our dynamic litigation group. The ideal candidate will have 4 or more years of experience in general commercial litigation and meet the following basic requirements:

• Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited academic institutions
• Current WSBA membership
• Working knowledge or demonstrated interest in commercial and real estate litigation; experience in insolvency or employment a plus.
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Ability to move matters forward strategically and thoughtfully
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Interest and ability to learn, quickly

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Ability to work with multiple partners and effectively manage responsibilities for different cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare discovery and respond to requests (admissions, disclosures, interrogatories, depositions, orders, etc.).
• Attend and manage hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and court proceedings.
• Effectively communicate with clients and the managing attorney(s) to understand the client’s concerns and provide sound legal advice.
• Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents impacting the firm’s clients.
• Utilize strong written and critical thinking skills that lead to comprehensive and persuasive writing.
• Communicate clearly and logically (both verbally and in writing) with clients, courts, and counsel.
• Work with paralegals and staff to manage documents and ESI in complex litigation.
• Ability to handle complex problems utilizing initiative, creativity, and sound professional judgment. Ability to maintain attention to detail and produce high-quality work.
• Ability to thrive in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.

Secondary Functions:

• Attend Litigation Group and other meetings and firm events, as required.
• Participate in business development activities and initiatives.
• Initiate and respond to phone calls, emails, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Our firm is committed to racial equality and social justice and upholds the CH& Racial Equality & Social Justice Plan that invites all attorneys and staff to engage, take action, and continue to broaden diversity and awareness in our communities. The CH& Diversity Team was started in 2004 and drives the firm’s initiatives and action. For more information, go to Diversity | Cairncross & Hempelmann .

Compensation range: $175,000 – $225,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits include but are not limited to: