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