Description:
Kennedys, a Legal 500 and Chambers-ranked global firm serving insurers and the London market, is seeking a dynamic and talented Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its national and international insurance coverage litigation practices in our Seattle office.Experience with Washington state bad faith and UIM litigation is especially beneficial. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing global law firm in a client-facing capacity. The successful candidate will play a leading role in continuing to bolster our expanding presence in the Pacific Northwest.
Candidates should have a strong litigation background, with experience analyzing coverage issues, drafting coverage opinions, pleadings, and dispositive motions, and conducting discovery in insurance coverage litigation. The ideal candidate also will have taken and defended depositions, attended court conferences, and argued motions.
The annualized salary range for this role is $160,000-$240,000; however, actual salary is contingent upon level of experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 6 years of law firm insurance coverage' and litigation experience
- Must be licensed in Washington state
- Superior research, writing and communication skills
- Experience analyzing insurance policies and other relevant contracts
- Ability to handle all phases of the litigation process including drafting motions, pleadings, initial disclosures, discovery demands, discovery responses and other court documents
- Experience in drafting settlement agreements, taking depositions, conference and handling appeals
- Arbitration and/or trial experience is beneficial
