Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm in Seattle, WA, is seeking a skilled Litigation Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 4-6 years of experience practicing law, focusing on asbestos/toxic tort defense, land use matters, and transportation/trucking defense litigation. The role involves representing clients in court, advising on legal issues, and developing defense strategies.

Duties:

• Draft, review, and revise legal documents pertinent to litigation cases.
• Advise clients on their legal rights and assist in developing defense strategies.
• Gather evidence and conduct research to formulate defense strategies or initiate legal action.
• Prepare legal briefs, develop arguments, and strategize testimony for case presentation.
• Represent clients in court and before government agencies.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues with specialized knowledge to establish legal proceedings.
• Communicate with and maintain relationships with expert witnesses.
• Prepare responses to written discovery requests and defend clients during depositions.

Requirements:

• Law degree from an accredited institution.
• 4-6 years of experience practicing law, preferably in litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington state; additional licenses in Oregon and/or Alaska are a plus.
• Experience in asbestos/toxic tort defense, land use, and transportation/trucking defense litigation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Education and Certifications:

• Law degree from an accredited institution.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Washington state; additional licenses in Oregon and/or Alaska are a plus.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and convey complex information.
• Interpersonal skills to maintain relationships with clients and experts.
• Organizational skills to manage caseload effectively.

There are three law offices located in Washington, Oregon and China. The firm has eighty-three years of law practice expertise. Core practice areas consist of litigation-dispute resolution, business-real estate transactions, regulatory-policy and industries-services. A significant group of proficient attorneys are employed at the legal practice. Attorneys have received top honors by well-known industry publications over the years. They support diversity in the work force and community outreach.