Associate Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Effectively and appropriately communicate with team members and external parties.

• Draft, review, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery related to ongoing litigation cases.

• Examine litigation case files and pleadings to identify suitable actions.

• Advocate for client interests across various litigation contexts.

• Utilize internal proprietary software to update and document account statuses in assigned inventories.

• Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and files as directed by the Managing Attorney.

• Ensure that the litigation workflow adheres to the expectations of both the firm and its clients.

• Follow client and firm standard operating procedures.

• Travel to different courtrooms within the branch office area as necessary.

• Prepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

• Develop case strategies, draft necessary pleadings, conduct discovery, and present oral arguments.

• Negotiate settlements with clients and their legal representatives.

• Assess case merits, evaluate risk exposure, and provide strategic legal advice.

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and court procedures.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be admitted to practice law and in good standing in Washington.

• Willingness to be waived into Alaska.

• Strong organizational and time management capabilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Highly motivated and self-driven individual.

• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally.

• Ability to manage and prioritize a substantial caseload effectively.

• Capability to communicate verbally and/or in writing with individuals or groups in a common language.

• Proficient in operating a computer, phone, or similar devices.

• Ability to maintain a flexible workweek schedule of at least 40 hours.

• Capacity to read and understand position-specific documents and correspondence.

• Ability to lift five pounds or more.

• Ability to sit for up to 90% of the workday at times.

• Ability to bend at the waist and remain mobile as required.

• Strong concentration and critical thinking skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Compensated time off.

• Paid holidays.

• 401(K) with matching contributions.

• Opportunities for lifelong learning and training.

• Excellent potential for career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and workweek schedule.