Litigation Counsel - Seattle, WA

Fox Rothschild; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild in Seattle is seeking a Counsel in the Litigation Department with eight to twelve years of commercial litigation experience. Experience with insurance bad faith and coverage litigation and complex commercial litigation is preferred.

An ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and give practical, business-friendly advice is required. The candidate must be a JD and licensed to practice in Washington (Oregon a plus).

Qualifications

• JD required and WA license to practice; Oregon license a plus.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters with minimal oversight.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical capabilities demonstrated in prior roles.

Responsibilities

• Independently run cases from inception through resolution.
• Provide practical, business-friendly advice to clients.
• Lead and manage deposition, motions, and trial work as needed.

Skills

Independent case management

Strong research & writing

Deposition, argument & trial

First chair experience

Federal & state court experience

Experience in large or boutique law

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Washington licensed attorney (Oregon a plus)

Job description

Description

Fox Rothschild has an opening in the Seattle office for a Counsel in the Litigation Department with eight to twelve years of commercial litigation experience. Experience with insurance bad faith and coverage litigation and complex commercial litigation is preferred. An ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and give practical, business-friendly advice is required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice in the state of Washington, license to practice in the state of Oregon a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.
• Ability to independently run a case from start to finish with no oversight.
• Extensive deposition, oral argument, and trial experience preferred.
• Extensive 1st chair experience as a hands on leader of cases and work, rather than delegating, preferred.
• Federal and state court experience preferred.
• Experience in either a large law firm or boutique law firm preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range for this position applies to Washington. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $235,000 - $250,000.
• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties. Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Fox Rothschild LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, breastfeeding, lactation, disability, or veteran status, among other factors, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Applicants who need any assistance applying for a position are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department, [e-mail].