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Williams Kastner

Litigation Attorney - Associate, Of Counsel, Member

Williams Kastner, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


Skills

Williams Kastner, a premier Pacific Northwest trial law firm, is seeking attorney candidates with experience and skillsets in one or more of the following civil litigation practice areas:

Asbestos/Toxic Tort DefenseLand UseTransportation/Trucking Defense

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following

Tasks include drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents, advising clients as to 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 presentation of case. Representing clients in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. Interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. May confer with colleagues with specialty in the area of lawsuits to establish and verify the basis for legal proceedings. Communicating and maintaining relationships with experts in preparing opinions and required reports, preparing experts for deposition and trial, and defending experts in depositions. Preparing responses to written discovery requests, drafting objections and designations of prior testimony in response to notices of deposition of client witnesses, and preparing and defending clients during corporate depositions.

This position requires the ability to travel and/or attend (virtual or in person) occasional depositions, court hearings, mediations, trials, and other litigation-related activities. Often requires spending hours on phone or video conferences and preparing/reviewing complex documents under tight time-sensitive deadlines.

Additional Responsibilities May Be Required.

SALARY RANGE/BENEFITS: $135,000 - $167,000 – This salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include but are not limited to the following: the candidate's relevant experience, skill level, and demonstrated ability to perform all of the essential functions of the position as well as the ability to perform functions which would arise from the needs of the position or as assigned and all of the qualifications listed in the job description. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long-term disability, 401K, paid time off, and holiday pay.#J-18808-Ljbffr