Associate - Trial and Defense

Summary

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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

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.#J-18808-Ljbffr