Associate Attorney

• Participate in all phases of complex litigation from case inception through resolution, including trial preparation and trial support • Collaborate with partners and clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment, coverage analysis, and case management • Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, discovery, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents • Assist with insurance coverage analysis, coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and bad faith matters • Work on sophisticated insurance coverage disputes involving environmental, toxic tort, and mass tort claims • Engage with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders • Attend and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings • Help manage matters, develop litigation strategy, and maintain strong client relationships Requirements Admitted to practice in Washington or Oregon and in good standing with the applicable state bar Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities Strong problem-solving skills and sound professional judgment Motivation to take ownership of matters and work directly with clients Experience with, or strong interest in, insurance coverage, bad faith, environmental coverage, and complex commercial litigation Resume and cover letter required Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in complex litigation, including trial preparation and support, while effectively managing client relationships and developing litigation strategies. Proficient in legal research, writing, and analysis, particularly in insurance coverage and bad faith matters. Highest-signal resume keywords Legal Research Litigation Strategy Development Insurance Coverage Analysis Oral Advocacy Time Management Hard Skills Legal Writing Drafting Pleadings Discovery Management Motions Preparation Brief Writing Analytical Skills Case Management Trial Support Soft Skills Organizational Skills Problem-Solving Client Relationship Management Collaboration Certifications & Qualifications Admitted to Practice in Washington or Oregon Industry Keywords Complex Litigation Insurance Coverage Bad Faith Matters Environmental Coverage Toxic Tort Claims Mass Tort Claims #J-18808-Ljbffr