Reed McClure is a Seattle-based litigation firm representing national and regional insurers, businesses, and individuals throughout Washington. They are seeking a full- or part-time Associate Attorney with at least one year of civil litigation experience to support senior attorneys in managing a diverse caseload and participate in various litigation activities.
Responsibilities
- Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses
- Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on liability, damages, and insurance coverage issues
- Taking and defending depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
- Arguing motions in state and federal courts
- Attending court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences
- Evaluating claims, providing liability and damages analyses, and preparing case assessments for insurance carriers
- Communicating regularly and effectively with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel
- Preparing cases for trial, including exhibit lists, witness preparation, trial briefs, and jury instructions
- Assisting senior attorneys with larger, complex matters as needed
- Maintaining accurate and prompt timekeeping while meeting annual billable goal of 1,800 hours for full-time status. Reduced-hour expectations are negotiable for part-time attorneys
Skills
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar
- One or more years of litigation experience
- Proficient research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to stay organized, work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize competing tasks
- Professionalism, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach
- Insurance defense experience strongly preferred
Benefits
- Additional discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses based on performance and hours.
- Fully subsidized employee medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
- Hybrid schedule: Attorneys are currently in the office 2-3 days per week, with attendance required on most Wednesdays.
- Paid parental leave.
- 401(k) with firm contributions.
- Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays per year.
- Professional development and CLE support.
- Commuter benefits
Company Overview
Reed McClure is an oldest law firms, their services includes, litigation services including appellate, construction, employment, It was founded in 1890, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://www.rmlaw.com.