Key Facts

Remote From:

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Construction Law Legal Pleadings Legal Writing Corporate Litigations Restraining Order Injunction Litigation Management Legal Depositions Civil Drafting Expert Witness Summary Judgment Trade Secret Law

Other Skills

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Advocacy
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Non-Verbal Communication
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Collaboration
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Ability To Meet Deadlines
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Analytical Skills
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Teamwork

Roles & Responsibilities

9+ years of complex commercial and construction litigation experience in a law firm; trial experience is a plus.
Experience preparing and arguing pleadings and contested motions (complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, applications for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunctions).
Experience taking and defending depositions and working with expert witnesses.
Admitted to the Washington State Bar; stellar writing ability and strong academic credentials (two writing samples required).

Requirements:

Collaborate with senior attorneys to handle complex commercial and construction litigation matters.
Prepare and argue pleadings and contested motions and manage deadlines (e.g., complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, TROs, preliminary injunctions).
Take and defend depositions and coordinate with expert witnesses.
Support fast-moving, deadline-driven cases such as non-compete and trade secrets actions, representing clients as both plaintiffs and defendants; thrive in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Law Practice

About Seyfarth Shaw LLP

High stakes. High volume. High impact. Our high-caliber legal representation and advanced delivery capabilities allow us to take on our clients’ unique challenges and opportunities―no matter the scale or complexity. Whether navigating complex litigation, negotiating transformational deals, or advising on cross-border projects, our attorneys achieve exceptional legal outcomes. Our drive for excellence leads us to seek out better ways to work with our clients and each other. We have been first-to-market on many legal service delivery innovations―and we continue to break new ground with our clients every day. This long history of excellence and innovation has created a culture with a sense of purpose and belonging for all. In turn, our culture drives our commitment to the growth of our clients, the diversity of our people, and the resilience of our workforce. *Our London office operates as Seyfarth Shaw (UK) LLP, an affiliate of Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Our Australian practice operates as Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an Australian multidisciplinary partnership affiliated with Seyfarth Shaw LLP. For more information please visit www.seyfarth.com.

Company type: SME

Industry: Law Practice

Founded: 2018

Company size: 1001 - 5000

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Job description

Why Seyfarth:

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity:

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with approximately 1000 attorneys, has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified Litigation Counsel with 9+ years of commercial and construction litigation experience for a position in its Seattle office.

The Day-To-Day:

As a Counsel in the Litigation Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.

You Have:

9+ years of complex commercial litigation and construction litigation experience in a law firm; trial experience is a plus
Experience preparing and arguing pleadings and contested motions (such as complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, applications for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunction)
Experience taking and defending depositions and working with expert witnesses
Desire to support fast moving deadline-driven cases, such as non-compete litigation and actions to protect trade secrets, where we represent clients as both plaintiffs and defendants
Stellar writing ability and excellent academic credentials, as writing ability is critical for this position (we ask that you submit two writing samples with your application)
Strong analytical and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative work environment
Candidates must be admitted to the Washington State Bar

What We Provide:

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For Counsels, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.

More About Seyfarth:

With more than 1000 lawyers across 17 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers

**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS:

At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position.

The salary range for this role is $360,000 to $460,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in [insert location]. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

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This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104