Attorney: Senior Associate / Of Counsel

Williams Kastner•Spokane, WA

18d•$135,000 - $165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

About Us: Williams Kastner is a premier multi-practice law firm in the Pacific Northwest with more than 60 attorneys in Washington and Oregon. We have been serving clients with high-quality legal services since 1929. As a firm we embrace diversity and inclusion through our people, our work and our support for, and participation in, community programs and projects which foster diversity. Williams Kastner Attorneys: Williams Kastner attorneys are highly regarded in the legal field, with many receiving numerous accolades for their work and community involvement. We take pride in delivering quality legal services tailored to our clients' needs. Integrity is a core value for us, and we are passionate about the service we provide. At Williams Kastner, we invest in our attorneys to help them achieve their personal goals and become integral members of our thriving firm. Our attorneys collaborate to build successful practices that support our clients. They are often recognized as proactive, hardworking, dedicated, meticulous, approachable, and kind. Our attorneys embody the Williams Kastner ethos: exceptional, authentic, accountable, innovative, and resilient.

Requirements

Law Degree.
Minimum of 5+ years of legal or private practice experience.
Must be licensed in WA State; licensed in Idaho is a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and convey complex information and concepts.
Ability to bill at least 1800 hours annually.
Book of business preferred; not required.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking, and active listening.

Nice To Haves

Must be licensed in WA State; licensed in Idaho is a plus.
Book of business preferred; not required.

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents, pleadings, discovery requests, and research memorandums;
Advising clients on legal rights and assisting in developing and implementing a strategy for defending and litigating the case;
Gathering evidence in cases to formulate a defense or to initiate legal action;
Conducting research, interviewing clients and witnesses, and handling other details in preparation for trial;
Preparing legal briefs, developing strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for case presentation;
Retains and engages with experts in preparing opinions and required reports, prepares experts for deposition and trial, and defends experts in depositions; and
Representing clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government.