Associate (Mid - Senior) - Seattle

Description

About Us:

Williams Kastner is a premier multi-practice law firm in the Pacific Northwest with more than 60 attorneys in Washington and Oregon serving clients since 1929. As a firm we embrace diversity and inclusion, and support community programs and projects that foster equal opportunities for all individuals.

Williams Kastner Attorneys:

Williams Kastner attorneys are highly regarded in the legal field, with many receiving numerous accolades for their work and community involvement. We take pride in delivering quality legal services tailored to our clients' needs. Integrity is a core value for us, and we are passionate about the service we provide. At Williams Kastner, we invest in our attorneys to help them achieve their personal goals and become integral members of our thriving firm. Our attorneys collaborate to build successful practices that support our clients. They are often recognized as proactive, hardworking, dedicated, meticulous, approachable, and kind. Our attorneys embody the Williams Kastner ethos: exceptional, authentic, accountable, innovative, and resilient.

Requirements

Civil Litigation Practice Areas Experience and skillsets:

Seeking experienced candidates in one or more of the following:

• Insurance Coverage
• Premises Liability
• Labor & Employment
• Transportation/Trucking Defense

Responsibilities of Litigation Associate:

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Tasks include drawing up or reviewing and revising legal documents, advising clients on legal rights, and assisting in developing and implementing a strategy for defending and litigating the case.
• Gathers evidence in cases to formulate a defense or to initiate legal action.
• Conducts research, interviews clients and witnesses, and handles other details in preparation for trial.
• Prepares legal briefs and develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for the presentation of the case.
• Represents client in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Retains and engages with experts in preparing opinions and required reports, prepares experts for deposition and trial, and defends experts in depositions.
• Prepares responses to written discovery requests, drafts objections and designations of prior testimony in response to notices of deposition of client witnesses, and prepares and defends client during corporate depositions.
• Bill a minimum of 1,800 hours annually.
• This position requires the ability to travel and/or attend (virtual or in person) occasional depositions, court hearings, mediations, trials (possibly), or other litigation-related activities. Often requires spending hours on phone or video conferences and preparing/reviewing complex documents under tight time-sensitive deadlines.

Qualifications of Litigation Associate:

• Law Degree.
• Minimum of 4+ years’ of legal or private practice experience.
• Must be licensed in WA State; licensed in Oregon and/or Idaho a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and convey complex information and concepts.
• Ability to bill at least 1800 hours annually.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking, and active listening.

Salary Range and Benefits:

$145,000 - $167,000 – This salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include but are not limited to the following: the candidate’s relevant experience, skill level, and demonstrated ability to perform all of the essential functions of the position as well as the ability to perform tasks which would arise from the needs of the position or as assigned and all of the qualifications listed in the job description. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long-term disability, 401K, paid time off, and holiday pay.

Benefits:
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

Working Conditions:

This position is capable of working partially remote, based on the needs of clients. The need to be in the office cannot be predicted as the work assigned will be based on multiple factors. When in the office, it is a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time; frequently operates a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; frequently works under deadlines; occasionally needs to move about the office to access file cabinets, machinery, etc.

The working schedule is not specified, generally entailing 40+ hours weekly to attend to client needs. Will require flexibility to work as needed and be able to represent client needs in meetings, court appearances, and depositions. Travel will be required as necessary. Must be able to lift and/or transport files/boxes up to 20 pounds on occasion.