Litigation Associate

About the company Our client is a law firm. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Carry commercial disputes from early pleadings through trial readiness, producing well-researched written work and taking substantial ownership of case files. The role suits an attorney who is comfortable working in person within a close-knit practice group. What you'll do - Carry contract-based and statutory disputes through to resolution for institutional clients. - Take primary responsibility for high-stakes matters for a leading client account and push cases toward favorable results. - Collaborate with a practice leader and a small local team to add capacity before new work arrives. - Write motions, briefs and written analyses that inform case strategy and client advice. - Run fact-finding, examinations under oath and pretrial motion practice from the pleading stage through to trial readiness. - Carry out legal research and produce written work for litigation matters. - Cultivate durable client relationships and help expand a practice group that is in growth mode. Requirements What we're looking for - Juris Doctor degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA. - Admission to the Washington State Bar, or pending admission within roughly a month of starting. - 3 to 5 years of commercial litigation experience, ideally in coverage or bad faith matters. - Strong legal research and writing skills. - A consistent employment record and a resourceful, collaborative temperament. - Submit a resume, two examples of legal writing and your law school transcript. Bonus points - Hands-on experience with examinations under oath, oral argument or trial work. - Familiarity with both federal and state court procedure. - Experience at a firm of either larger or smaller size. - Bar admission in Oregon, Idaho or Alaska. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 210,000 to 235,000 per year - Variable pay: hours-based and fee origination bonuses Location and work model - Seattle, WA, United States - On-site, about 4 days per week in office - Full-time