Senior Trial Attorney - High-Stakes Litigation (Seattle)

Australia-Employment; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Permanent Attorney to join our fast-paced legal team in Seattle, WA. You will engage in complex litigation, conduct legal research, draft filings, and manage discovery and depositions.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctorate, admission to the Washington State Bar, at least 6 years of trial experience, and strong written and oral communication skills. This on-site, full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Washington State Bar.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience as a practicing attorney, with substantial experience in trial work, depositions, discovery, and motions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis on a wide range of complex legal issues to support case preparation and strategy development.
• Draft, review, and revise various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests and responses.
• Represent clients in court, presenting evidence, arguing cases, and cross-examining witnesses.
• Conduct depositions to gather information for use in trial.
• Manage all aspects of the discovery process, including coordinating with clients and opposing counsel, managing document production, and preparing for depositions.
• Develop trial strategies and represent clients in all phases of trial proceedings, from jury selection to closing arguments.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure the efficient and effective handling of cases.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal precedents, changes in laws and regulations, and advancements in the legal industry to provide accurate advice and representation to clients.
• Provide exceptional client service, maintaining regular communication to keep clients informed about the status of their cases and legal issues.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial work

Deposition

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Permanent Attorney to join our fast-paced legal team in Seattle, WA. You will engage in complex litigation, conduct legal research, draft filings, and manage discovery and depositions.

The ideal candidate has a Juris Doctorate, admission to the Washington State Bar, at least 6 years of trial experience, and strong written and oral communication skills. This on-site, full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits.