Associate - Trial and Defense

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks associates and senior associates with 1-10 years of experience to join its growing litigation defense practice in Seattle. This practice addresses a variety of liability and insurance challenges, including insurance coverage and bad faith, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, UIM defense, premises liability, trucking/transportation claims, and employment and property disputes.

Duties

• Take depositions, attend hearings, and mediations as required.
• Draft and submit pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis.
• Draft discovery requests and responses.
• Review and analyze documents and materials for production.
• Investigate claims and prepare case handling strategies.
• Report to insurance carrier clients and insureds.
• Prepare cases for trial/mediation and participate in trial/mediation.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in Washington State.
• Civil litigation experience.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and time-sensitive matters.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Washington State Bar admission.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Oral communication.
• Organizational and time-management.
• Problem-solving.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Performance bonuses.
• Student debt repayment assistance.
• Referral rewards.
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities.
• Engaging culture with social events and community service initiatives.
• Wellbeing benefits, including a dedicated Wellbeing Day.
• Inclusive parental leave.
• Global mobility program.
• Retirement benefits starting on day one.

Company info

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