Associate Attorney needed for Seattle office

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Seattle, WA

Associate Attorney needed for Seattle office

Attorney

1-10 yrs required

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Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Associate Attorney to join its dynamic team. This law firm specializes in a range of litigation matters, including insurance bad faith, personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment discrimination cases. As a part of this firm, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to handle high-stakes cases while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Duties:

• Represent clients in complex litigation matters, including insurance bad faith, personal injury, medical malpractice, and employment discrimination cases.
• Manage and contribute to case strategy development, pre-trial procedures, and discovery.
• Prepare and argue motions in state and federal courts.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, and other documents to support case preparation.
• Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to build compelling cases and support trial efforts.
• Assist in the preparation and trial of cases, developing courtroom skills and gaining exposure to all aspects of litigation.

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of experience in litigation.
• Strong background in insurance recovery, bad faith litigation, personal injury, or employment discrimination preferred.
• Proven experience with pre-trial motions, case strategy, and discovery processes.
• Excellent oral and written advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload and work independently while also being a team player.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Washington.

Skills:

• Strong litigation and courtroom skills.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases and deadlines.
• Collaborative and proactive in working within a team environment.

Job Location:
Seattle, WA