Seattle-Senior Attorney
About The Position
The Senior Attorney will manage and lead an active caseload of state and federal plaintiff's-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies, while also providing guidance and oversight to associate attorneys. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing case strategy; conducting and responding to complex discovery; taking and defending depositions; drafting and arguing dispositive and class certification motions; leading settlement negotiations; appearing in court for hearings and trial; and mentoring junior attorneys on litigation best practices. Our agenda is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is a licensed, highly experienced litigator with a strong track record in complex or class action litigation who is organized, professional, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for our clients.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in Washington or licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the Washington Bar
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in civil litigation
- Experience with discovery in the civil litigation context
- Experience with oral advocacy and appearing in Court
- Experience with motion practice
- Experience taking/defending depositions
- Ability to travel on occasion
- Must be licensed to practice law in the state of Washington
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with class actions
- Prior experience with complex litigation
- Prior experience with wage and hour litigation
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead an active caseload of state and federal plaintiff's-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation
- Provide guidance and oversight to associate attorneys
- Develop case strategy
- Conduct and respond to complex discovery
- Take and defend depositions
- Draft and argue dispositive and class certification motions
- Lead settlement negotiations
- Appear in court for hearings and trial
- Mentor junior attorneys on litigation best practices
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
