Litigation Attorney

NACBA; Bellevue, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Dependent coverage by employee

401(k) with employer contribution

Paid time off

Job summary

Hanson Baker is seeking a litigation attorney in Bellevue with 4–8 years of civil litigation experience. The role involves drafting pleadings, motions, and court submissions, handling discovery, depositions, and court appearances, and working with experts through mediations and trials.

The firm offers potential for promotion to shareholder or of counsel, plus bonuses. It emphasizes an AV rating and a focus on real estate-related practice areas, with remote work opportunities and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and trials or arbitrations.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality work product.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and other court submissions.
• Propounding and responding to discovery requests.
• Conducting investigations and interviews of clients and witnesses.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Court appearances.
• Working with expert witnesses.
• Attending mediations and conducting settlement negotiations.
• Attending trials and arbitrations.

Skills

First- or second-chair experience

Strong communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Job description

Hanson Baker Ludlow Drumheller P.S. (Hanson Baker) is looking to add a litigation attorney with 4 – 8 years’ experience. Job duties include:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and other court submissions
• Propounding and responding to discovery requests
• Conducting investigations and interviews of clients and witnesses
• Taking and defending depositions
• Court appearances
• Working with expert witnesses
• Attending mediations and conducting settlement negotiations
• Attending trials and arbitrations

Necessary skills and qualifications include:

• First- or second-chair experience with all aspects of civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, and trials or arbitrations
• Track record of consistently delivering high-quality work product
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

This is a full-time position with opportunities for promotion to shareholder or of counsel.

Hanson Baker is an AV-rated law firm based in Bellevue, Washington. Our practice focuses on real estate and related areas, including construction, creditors’ rights, and estate planning and probate.

Salary range is $140,000 – $205,000 depending on qualifications and experience, plus quarterly and annual bonuses based on performance.

Hanson Baker is an at-will employer, with opportunities to work remotely. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance and $100,000 life insurance. Dependent health coverage is paid by employee
• Eligibility for 401(k) after one year, including a 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and paid sick leave