Description:
Position Overview:`We are seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to manage high-value personal injury cases from the initiation of the complaint through trial. The ideal candidate is a skilled negotiator and trial lawyer who can effectively advocate for our clients in and out of the courtroom.Key Responsibilities:
- Case Management: Oversee high-value, complex personal injury cases from the filing of the complaint through to trial, ensuring strategic and effective case progression.
- Litigation Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive litigation strategies tailored to each case, with a focus on maximizing client outcomes.
- Pleadings & Motions: Draft, review, and argue a wide range of legal documents, including complaints, motions, oppositions, discovery requests, and briefs.
- Discovery: Manage all phases of discovery, including depositions, interrogatories, requests for production, and expert discovery, to build strong, evidence-based cases.
- Court Appearances: Represent clients in court proceedings, including motion hearings, settlement conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Trial Preparation & Advocacy: Lead trial preparation efforts, including developing case themes, preparing witnesses, drafting jury instructions, and presenting persuasive arguments.
- Client Communication: Maintain proactive, clear, and compassionate communication with clients, providing updates, managing expectations, and offering legal counsel throughout the litigation process.
- Collaboration: Work closely with case managers, paralegals, and fellow attorneys to ensure cohesive case development and execution.
- Settlement Negotiations: Engage in negotiations with opposing counsel, insurance companies, and mediators to secure favorable settlements when in the client's best interest.
- Continued Learning: Stay current on legal trends, case law, and legislative changes affecting personal injury law to enhance litigation strategies and case outcomes.
- Fridays off!!
- Family-Like Atmosphere: At our firm, every achievement is celebrated, and every challenge is faced together. We support each other's growth and success as if it were our own.
- Mentorship from a Seasoned Trial Attorney: With over 50 trials and 20 years of experience, our attorneys are eager to mentor and guide someone who shares his passion for making a difference.
- A Supportive Team: Behind you is a team dedicated to helping you achieve your goals, providing the support you need to thrive both in and out of the courtroom.
- Opportunities for professional development, advancement, and success: We're a dynamic, growth-oriented team with a clear upward trajectory.
What we value:
- Organizational Skills: Your ability to stay organized under pressure is key.
- Reliability: We count on each other to be dependable and consistent.
- Analytical Ability: Your sharp analytical mind will help unravel complex legal issues.
- Strong communication skills: The ability to present complex ideas and legal arguments in a clear, cohesive, and persuasive manner is a must, both in writing and in the courtroom.
Minimum Requirements:
- J.D. degree and active Washington State Bar license.
- 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience.
- Taken at least 3 cases to verdict.
- Proven track record of settling cases valued between $300K and $1M.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and courtroom skills.