Job details
Job type full-time contract number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Legal counsel: 2 years (required)
Us work authorization (required)
Full job description
Wilson smith cochran dickerson, a seattle civil defense and insurance coverage litigation law firm, has an immediate opening available for an independent contractor attorney with strong written and oral advocacy skills.
Contract attorney needed for high quality legal research and writing of summary judgment motions, motions in limine, motions to compel and research on various legal issues for pacific northwest insurance litigation firmWork will be on a project basis, not necessarily full time, but could grow into a full-time position if desiredJudicial clerkship or court experience ideal but not required.
Basic requirements
Outstanding analytical, written and oral communication skills
2-7 years of litigation experience
J.dDegree from an aba accredited law school
Admitted to the wsba
Preferred qualifications
Experience in civil defense litigation and counseling parties in a variety of pre-dispute and dispute resolution contexts, including depositions, discovery, arbitrations, and trial
Hands-on experience with insurance and extra-contractual litigation
Ability to work as a team player and can effectively work with paralegals and assistants cooperatively and efficiently
Clerkship and court experience are ideal but not required.
Highest standards of ethics and professional integrity
If interested, please submit your cover letter and resume -
Wilson smith cochran dickerson, p.sIs an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal lawThis policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
Job types: full-time, contract
Schedule:
Monday to friday
Experience:
Legal counsel: 2 years (required)
Work location:
One location
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: one location
