Litigation Attorney

Fennemore; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Take time off

Health savings account

Pre-tax accounts

Flexible spending accounts

AD&D

STD

LTD

EAP

401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

Fennemore in Seattle seeks a highly skilled commercial litigator with at least seven years of experience to join our growing office on a hybrid basis, with roughly 50% in the office. This attorney will manage day-to-day large-document litigation, lead discovery and ESI management, draft compelling briefs, conduct depositions, and supervise paralegals and junior lawyers.

Washington Bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of quality experience in commercial litigation.
• Experience managing day-to-day conduct of large-document litigation.
• Significant skill and experience in the discovery, review and management of ESI.
• Ability to prepare well written, cogent briefs without supervision on substantive and procedural topics.
• Significant deposition and witness examination experience.
• Some trial experience.
• Experience supervising paralegals and other lawyers; client relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day conduct of complex, large-document litigation.
• Develop and implement discovery strategy and ESI management.
• Draft and revise briefs with strong writing and advocacy.
• Lead depositions and witness examinations.
• Supervise paralegals and junior lawyers; oversee client relations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Discovery management

ESI expertise

Brief writing

Deposition experience

Trial exposure

Supervising paralegals

Client relations

Education

Washington Bar admission

Job description

Fennemore, an AM Law 200 law firm that helps businesses thrive, has an immediate need for a highly skilled litigator with at least seven years of quality experience in commercial litigation to join our growing Seattle office. The successful candidate has experience managing the day-to-day conduct of complex, large-document litigation, including developing and implementing discovery strategy. The ideal candidate has significant skill and experience in the discovery, review and management of ESI; the ability to prepare well written, interesting, cogently argued briefs without supervision on both substantive and procedural topics; significant deposition and witness examination experience; some trial experience; experience in supervising paralegals and perhaps other lawyers; and client‑relation skills. The successful candidate may work on a hybrid basis, but should be willing to be in office approximately 50% of the time. Washington Bar membership required.

The American Lawyer recently named Fennemore the #1 Law Firm in the United States for revenue growth among AM Law 200 Firms, and we consistently enjoy some of the best retention statistics in the industry. We strive to create an inclusive law firm that upholds respect for each other and our unique backgrounds. We commit on all levels to work together to promote equal opportunity, to understand and value differences, and to foster a dignified and diverse work environment.

Compensation

Fennemore’s compensation is merit-based, and varies depending upon multiple factors including experience, location and productivity. The estimated salary range for this attorney position in Seattle is between $205,000 - $235,000 annually depending upon years of experience, plus a very generous objective and subjective bonus program. The billable hours expectation for this position is 1500 hours per year. If a candidate desires to work more than 1500 hours, that option is available with a commensurate base salary increase. The base salary and bonuses increase with more experience and productivity above expectations.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans
• ‘Take time as needed’ time off policy
• Health savings account for eligible plan participants
• Pre‑tax reimbursement accounts for health care and dependent care
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent day care expenses
• AD&D
• STD
• LTD
• EAP
• 401(k) program, where the firm matches a portion of your own paycheck deferrals
• Paid parental leave

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter (describing relevant experience), resume and transcript in confidence.