Top Echelon
Seattle, WA
$225,000 – $240,000 + performance bonus on attorneys fees and origination.
We are on the lookout for an experienced Litigation & Trial Attorney specialized in civil, commercial, insurance, and bad faith matters to join a dynamic litigation team. This senior position is ideal for a legal professional who excels at managing complex legal files from start to finish with minimal oversight. Your expertise will help shape defense strategies for high-stakes cases, focusing on insurance coverage disputes, extra-contractual liability claims, and a broad range of commercial litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of case strategies.
- Conduct thorough legal research and draft critical dispositive motions.
- Serve as the primary advocate in depositions, mediations, and oral arguments in both Federal and State courts.
- Translate complex legal theories into practical, business-focused advice for clients.
- Take charge of your caseload, driving matters to successful outcomes with precision and confidence.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active and current licensure to practice law in the State of Washington.
- Around 8 to 12 years of courtroom litigation experience, with a focus on complex civil litigation (insurance defense)
- Proven ability to manage robust caseloads with solid ESI and knowledge of modern legal tech tools
- A JD from an accredited ABA Law School with acceptable grades
- Admission to the Oregon State Bar or ability to waive in by comity)
- Trial experience, in the court room, before a judge and making detailed arguments.
- Zealously representing your client-base and caseload
- Significant “First Chair” trial experience, showcasing leadership in cases.
- In-depth knowledge of insurance bad faith defense and complex coverage analysis.
- Experience in a large law firm or specialized litigation boutique is highly desirable.
- A portable book of business is favorable, supported by a robust cross-selling platform.
This is a rare and exciting time to join one of the nation’s leading legal defense and litigation teams. This does not constitute a full job description nor does it insinuate any offer of employment. Salaries may vary based on experience.
