Seattle Commercial Litigation Associate — Growth & Impact

Nacba; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Vision insurance

Voluntary Dental insurance

HSA or similar plan

Retirement plan 401(k)

Paid vacation and sick leave

Parking subsidy

Job summary

Cairncross & Hempelmann in Seattle seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate with 4+ years of experience in general commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will hold an undergraduate degree and a JD, be a current WSBA member, and be proficient in litigation strategy, writing, and advocacy.

The role involves drafting pleadings, managing discovery, attending hearings, and collaborating with partners and staff to deliver sound legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited institutions.
• Current WSBA membership.
• Experience in commercial and real estate litigation; insolvency or employment experience a plus.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Ability to move matters forward strategically and thoughtfully.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Interest and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Work with multiple partners and manage responsibilities for different cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare discovery and respond to requests (admissions, disclosures, interrogatories, depositions, orders, etc.).
• Attend and manage hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and court proceedings.
• Communicate with clients and managing attorneys to understand concerns and provide sound advice.
• Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents.
• Utilize strong written and critical thinking to produce persuasive writing.
• Communicate clearly with clients, courts, and counsel.
• Coordinate with paralegals and staff to manage documents and ESI in complex litigation.
• Handle complex problems with initiative, creativity and professional judgment.

Skills

Time management

Legal research

Written advocacy

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Oral advocacy

Education

Undergraduate degree

J.D. degree

Current WSBA membership

Job description

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY

Cairncross & Hempelmann (“CH&”) is a full-service law firm in Seattle that advises our diverse client base in litigation, bankruptcy, business, land use, and real estate. Our hallmark culture hinges upon respect, collegiality, and genuine care which extends to all CH& employees, as well as to our clients and their teams.

We are currently seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join our dynamic litigation group. The ideal candidate will have 4 or more years of experience in general commercial litigation and meet the following basic requirements:

• Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited academic institutions
• Current WSBA membership
• Working knowledge or demonstrated interest in commercial and real estate litigation; experience in insolvency or employment a plus.
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Ability to move matters forward strategically and thoughtfully
• Attention to detail
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Interest and ability to learn, quickly

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Ability to work with multiple partners and effectively manage responsibilities for different cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare discovery and respond to requests (admissions, disclosures, interrogatories, depositions, orders, etc.).
• Attend and manage hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and court proceedings.
• Effectively communicate with clients and the managing attorney(s) to understand the client’s concerns and provide sound legal advice.
• Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents impacting the firm’s clients.
• Utilize strong written and critical thinking skills that lead to comprehensive and persuasive writing.
• Communicate clearly and logically (both verbally and in writing) with clients, courts, and counsel.
• Work with paralegals and staff to manage documents and ESI in complex litigation.
• Ability to handle complex problems utilizing initiative, creativity, and sound professional judgment. Ability to maintain attention to detail and produce high-quality work.
• Ability to thrive in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.
  

Secondary Functions:

• Attend Litigation Group and other meetings and firm events, as required.
• Participate in business development activities and initiatives.
• Initiate and respond to phone calls, emails, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Our firm is committed to racial equality and social justice and upholds the CH& Racial Equality & Social Justice Plan that invites all attorneys and staff to engage, take action, and continue to broaden diversity and awareness in our communities. The CH& Diversity Team was started in 2004 and drives the firm’s initiatives and action. For more information, go to Diversity | Cairncross & Hempelmann.

Compensation range: $175,000 - $225,000 annually, depending on experience.

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical and Vision insurance
• Voluntary Dental insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account Plan
• Cafeteria Plan
• Life insurance / AD&D
• Long-term Disability
• Whole life with Long-term care rider
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Vacation,
• Sick/Safe Leave
• Orca Pass/parking subsidy

Send Resume, Writing Sample, and Transcripts to [e-mail].

No phone calls please.