Seattle, WA - Litigation Counsel

Fox Rothschild has an opening for a Litigation Counsel in our Seattle office. Experience with insurance bad faith and coverage litigation and complex commercial litigation is preferred. An ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and give practical, business-friendly advice is required. The ideal candidate will have eight to twelve years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate (JD) required. Must be licensed to practice in the state of Washington, license to practice in the state of Oregon a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong research, writing skills, and academic record.
• Insurance bad faith and coverage litigation and complex commercial litigation experience preferred.
• Ability to independently run a case from start to finish with no oversight.
• Extensive deposition, oral argument, and trial experience preferred.
• Extensive 1 st chair experience as a hands-on leader of cases and work, rather than delegating, preferred.
• Federal and state court experience preferred.
• Some portable business is a plus, but not required.
• Experience in either a large or boutique law firm preferred.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment including, but not limited to computers, telephones, printers, and copiers.

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work: Exertion of physical strength to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects up to 10 pounds. Work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Compensation & Benefits

• The salary range for this position applies to Washington. The salary range reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for a position. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this position is $235,000 - $270,000 .
• For information on Fox Rothschild's compensation and benefits visit: Compensation & Benefits (foxrothschild.com).

DISCLAIMER

Fox Rothschild is under no obligation to provide sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis now and in the future.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a contractor employment agreement and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all functions, responsibilities, or requirements the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional duties.

Additionally, management reserves the right to review and revise the job description at any time. Employment with the firm is at-will. Employees must be able to satisfactorily perform all of the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. If an accommodation request would cause an undue hardship or a safety concern, the individual may not be eligible for the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability