Description:
At An International AmLaw 100 Law Firm, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.The Opportunity:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Associate or Counsel with 6-9 years of complex commercial litigation experience to join our Seattle office.
The Day-To-Day:
As an Associate in the Litigation Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
You Have:
- 6-9 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm; trial experience is a plus
- Experience preparing and arguing pleadings and contested motions (such as complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, applications for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunction)
- Experience taking and defending depositions and working with expert witnesses
- Desire to support fast moving deadline-driven cases, such as non-compete litigation and actions to protect trade secrets, where we represent clients as both plaintiffs and defendants
- Stellar writing ability and excellent academic credentials, as writing ability is critical for this position (we ask that you submit two writing samples with your application)
- Strong analytical and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative work environment
- Candidates must be admitted to the Washington State Bar
