Commercial Litigation Attorney | Growth & Client Impact

Synectics Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health savings account

401(k) and profit-sharing

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its growing mid-sized law firm.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills, a commitment to client service, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. The ideal candidate is a Washington-licensed commercial litigation attorney with at least 2 years of civil litigation experience who can independently handle litigation

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active Washington State Bar license.
• Experience with depositions, discovery, motions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial-related matters.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Proficiency with Westlaw and LexisNexis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with senior and partner-level attorneys on research, legal writing, and litigation matters.
• Communicate directly with clients to understand their legal concerns and provide appropriate legal guidance.
• Develop litigation strategies designed to resolve matters efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Prepare and present arguments in civil legal proceedings.
• Handle various stages of civil litigation, including discovery, depositions, motions practice, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation.
• Prepare legal documents, including pleadings, memoranda, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct legal research and stay informed regarding applicable laws and legislation.
• Participate in client meetings and firm meetings.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients.
• Manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Contribute to professional development and business/community relationships.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable firm policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Independent work

Collaborative work

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Proactive work ethic

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Active Washington State Bar license

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Synectics Inc. in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Commercial Litigation Attorney to join its growing mid-sized law firm.

The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills, a commitment to client service, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. The ideal candidate is a Washington-licensed commercial litigation attorney with at least 2 years of civil litigation experience who can independently handle litigation