Description:
Litigation associate for small plaintiff's personal injury firm in Seattle with a focus on auto collisions and premises liability cases. Attorney will be involved in drafting legal pleadings, such as complaints, arbitration and trial briefs; trying cases at arbitration and through trial; defending and taking depositions; drafting settlement demand letters and settlement negotiations. Excellent career opportunity to hit the ground running in an exiting and rewarding career helping injured persons and families in need obtain compensation for often life-long injuries thrust upon them through no fault of their own by negligent individuals, corporations, and governmental entities. We are especially looking for a candidate with demonstrated achievement in academic and clinical arenas, such as law review and moot court. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must. So are a positive disposition and congenial social skills given the size of our firm. Must be able to work in high tempo practice with a diversity of clients, many of whom speak English as a second language. Immediate exposure to litigation, including handling a full caseload of cases suitable for resolution at Civil Arbitration, will be available. Competitive salary, fee sharing, paid time off, and matching 401k profit sharing in exciting and rewarding career helping injured persons and families in need.
