About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Handle commercial disputes in federal and state courts, from early case work through motion practice, discovery and trial. The role suits a litigator with several years of experience who writes well and works both independently and within a team.
What you'll do
- Handle legal research, motion work and strategy for business disputes heard in state and federal courts.
- Own important stages of a case, such as document discovery, depositions and arguments before the court.
- Partner with senior lawyers and a wider regional team to shape case plans that serve client objectives.
- Prepare written filings and memos that make intricate legal questions understandable to judges and clients.
- Follow a case from first review to trial readiness and the courtroom itself, and take on insurance-side disputes as well.
- Dig into precedent in Washington and nearby states to support the arguments in each matter.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Three to five years of commercial litigation experience.
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
- Law school grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
- License to practice law in Washington.
- Skilled at legal research, persuasive writing and analysis.
- Able to work solo as well as within a busy team across court systems.
Bonus points
- Familiarity with taking depositions, arguing motions orally and trying cases.
- Background in insurance-related dispute work, such as claims handling or policy coverage questions.
- Licensure and documented practice in Oregon, Idaho or Alaska.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 210,000 to 235,000 per year
Location and work model
- Seattle, WA, United States
- On-site
- Full-time
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