Closing Date: 15th October, 2031
Description:
Description: A Full-Service Law Firm has an opening for a Litigation Counsel in our Seattle office. Experience with insurance bad faith and coverage litigation and complex commercial litigation is preferred. An ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and give practical, business-friendly advice is required. The ideal candidate will have eight to twelve years of relevant experience. We are not currently accepting resumes from search firms for this position.Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice in the state of Washington, license to practice in the state of Oregon a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.
- Insurance bad faith and coverage litigation and complex commercial litigation experience preferred.
- Ability to independently run a case from start to finish with no oversight.
- Extensive deposition, oral argument, and trial experience preferred.
- Extensive 1st chair experience as a hands-on leader of cases and work, rather than delegating, preferred.
- Federal and state court experience preferred.
- Some portable business is a plus, but not required.
- Experience in either a large or boutique law firm preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.
Visual Acuity
Worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
