Draft, research, and argue motions (including motions to dismiss, summary judgment, and discovery motions).
Take and defend fact and expert depositions; prepare witnesses for testimony.
Lead discovery, including ESI strategy and negotiations, custodial interviews, protocols, privilege logs, and vendor management.
Prepare pleadings, briefs, and written discovery; develop case strategy with partners and clients.
Appear at hearings, conferences, mediations, and arbitrations; support trial preparation and trial teams.
Oversee case calendars, budgets, and workstreams; supervise junior associates and paralegals.
Coordinate with subject-matter teams (e.g., appellate, regulatory, investigations) as needed and interface directly with clients and opposing counsel.
Requirements
JD from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing with the Washington bar (or eligible to obtain admission promptly).
3-6 years of general/commercial litigation experience at an AmLaw 100 or AmLaw 200 firm (or equivalent).
Significant experience with motion practice, depositions, and leading/managing complex discovery (including ESI and privilege issues).
Strong command of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence; familiarity with state procedural rules; clerkship and/or trial experience a plus.
Exceptional writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills; meticulous attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and drive workstreams in a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency with e-discovery platforms and litigation technology; strong client-service orientation and sound judgment.
Hours Expectations & Compensation
To be eligible for a bonus, associates must reach or exceed 1,850 billable hours (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours) and meet or exceed the all-in hours expectation.
The base compensation range for this position is $220,000 - $295,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills, overall experience, and market location.
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Benefits
Health insurancePerformance bonus
Additional Information
Stoel Rives LLP is seeking a litigation associate with three to six years of experience to join its Litigation Practice Group in the Seattle office.
Our Litigation Team
Stoel Rives' litigators are trial lawyers. We handle-and win-contentious, complex, and high-stakes disputes in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies across the country. We handle a wide variety of disputes, with an emphasis on environmental, antitrust, class action, intellectual property, and securities litigation, as well as white-collar criminal matters and internal investigations. We represent major companies, institutions, and individuals across a number of industries, including energy, healthcare, insurance, real estate, financial services, semiconductor, manufacturing, and consumer goods.
We have over 80 trial lawyers across nine offices. Our litigation group consistently has been recognized in the top tiers of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business and Best Law Firms .
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