Litigation - Products Liability Attorney

Description

Reports To: Litigation Practice Group Chairs

Salary: $160,000 - $190,000

Status: Exempt

Location: Seattle

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.

Civil Litigation Practice Areas Experience and skillsets:

Seeking experienced candidates in one or more of the following:

• Products Liability – Asbestos, Silica, Benzene
• Personal Injury Litigation
• Wrongful Death Litigation

Requirements

Responsibilities of Products Liability Attorney:

Includes but are not limited to the following:

• Tasks include drawing up or reviewing and revising legal documents and pleadings, advising clients on legal rights, and assisting in developing and implementing a strategy for defending and litigating each case with little supervision.
• Gathers evidence in cases to formulate a defense, including formal and informal discovery.
• Conducts research, interviews clients and witnesses, and handles other details in preparation for discovery and trial.
• Working knowledge and understanding of science and medicine issues involved in various products liability litigation.
• Ability to independently take depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, expert witnesses and custodians of record.
• Prepares legal briefing, motions, and develops strategy, arguments, and testimony with little supervision.
• Independently represents client in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. 
• Ability to interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Retains and engages with experts in preparing opinions and required reports, independently prepares experts for deposition and trial, and defends experts during 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 clients during corporate representative depositions.
• Ability to bill a minimum of 1,800 hours annually.
• This position requires the ability for some travel and to attend (virtually or in person) depositions, court hearings,      mediations, trials (possibly), or other litigation-related activities. Often requires spending hours on telephonic or video conferences and preparing/reviewing complex documents under tight time-sensitive deadlines.

Qualifications of Products Liability Attorney:

• Law Degree.
• Minimum of 7-12 years’ of litigation experience. Trial experience a plus.
• Must be licensed in WA State; licensed in Oregon a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and convey complex information and concepts.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Ability to multitask. 
• Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking, and active listening.

Salary Range and Benefits:

$160,000 - $190,000 – 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.