Litigation Attorney – Seattle

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

HSA

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k) program

Job summary

Fennemore, an AM Law 200 firm, seeks a highly skilled litigator with at least seven years of commercial litigation experience to join our Seattle office. The role involves managing complex, large-document cases, developing discovery strategies, and supervising paralegals and other attorneys.

Washington Bar membership is required; hybrid work is possible with about 50% in-office presence. We offer a competitive compensation package with an estimated salary range of $205,000–$235,000 plus bonuses,

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Significant experience with discovery, review and management of ESI.
• Proven ability to write clear, persuasive briefs on substantive and procedural topics.
• Extensive deposition and witness examination experience; some trial experience.
• Experience supervising paralegals and potentially other lawyers; strong client-relations skills.
• Washington Bar membership required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day conduct of complex, large-document commercial litigation.
• Develop and implement discovery strategy; oversee discovery procedures and timelines.
• Review and manage electronically stored information (ESI).
• Prepare well written, substantive and procedural briefs without supervision.
• Conduct depositions and witness examinations; participate in trial activities as applicable.
• Supervise paralegals and, where applicable, other attorneys; foster strong client-relations skills.

Skills

Discovery

ESI management

Brief writing

Depositions

Client relations

Paralegal supervision

Education

WA Bar

Job description

Overview

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 Seattle office. The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day conduct of complex, large-document litigation, including developing and implementing discovery strategy. The ideal candidate will have significant skill and experience in discovery, review and management of ESI; the ability to prepare well written, cogent briefs on substantive and procedural topics without supervision; substantial deposition and witness examination experience; some trial experience; experience supervising paralegals and perhaps other lawyers; and strong client-relations skills. The successful candidate may work on a hybrid basis, but should be in office approximately 50% of the time. Washington Bar membership is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day conduct of complex, large-document commercial litigation.
• Develop and implement discovery strategy; oversee discovery procedures and timelines.
• Review and manage electronically stored information (ESI).
• Prepare well written, substantive and procedural briefs without supervision.
• Conduct depositions and witness examinations; participate in trial activities as applicable.
• Supervise paralegals and, where applicable, other attorneys; foster strong client-relations skills.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience in commercial litigation.
• Significant experience with discovery, review and management of ESI.
• Proven ability to write clear, persuasive briefs on substantive and procedural topics.
• Extensive deposition and witness examination experience; some trial experience.
• Experience supervising paralegals and potentially other lawyers; strong client-relations skills.
• Washington Bar membership required.

Compensation and Expectations

• Estimated salary range for this attorney position in Seattle: $205,000–$235,000 annually, depending on experience, location and productivity; plus a generous objective and subjective bonus program.
• Billable hours expectation: 1,500 hours per year; option to work more with a commensurate base salary increase.
• Base salary and bonuses increase with more experience and productivity.

Benefits

• Choice of medical, dental and vision plans.
• Take time as needed (time-off policy).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 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; Short-Term Disability (STD); Long-Term Disability (LTD); Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) program with firm match.
• Paid Parental Leave. Part-time employees may have access to some benefits.

Application

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