COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ASSOCIATE

Cairncross & Hempelmann (“CH&”) is a full-service law firm in Seattle that advises our diverse client base in business, land use, real estate, litigation, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights.  Our hallmark culture hinges upon respect, collegiality, and genuine care which extends to all CH& employees, as well as to our clients and their teams. 

Position Summary: We are seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join our dynamic litigation group.  The ideal candidate will have 3 – 6 years of experience in general commercial litigation and meet the following basic requirements:

 Undergraduate and JD degrees from accredited academic institutions

 Current WSBA membership

 Working knowledge or demonstrated interest in complex litigation

 Excellent time and project management skills

 Self-motivated and able to move matters forward strategically and thoughtfully

 Attention to detail

 Strong legal research and writing skills

 Interest and ability to learn, quickly

 Focus on helping our team succeed

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

 Ability to work with multiple partners and effectively manage responsibilities for different cases.

 Prepare discovery and respond to requests (admissions, disclosures, interrogatories, depositions, orders, etc.).

 Attend and manage hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and court

proceedings.

 Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.

 Effectively communicate with clients and the managing attorney(s) to understand the client’s concerns and provide sound legal advice.

 Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and research case law, statutes, regulations, and  documents impacting the firm’s clients.

 Utilize strong written and critical thinking skills that lead to comprehensive and persuasive writing.

 Communicate clearly and logically (both orally and in writing) with clients,

courts, and counsel.

 Organize and manage documents from multiple sources in the course of

multidistrict and other complex litigation.

 Ability to handle complex problems utilizing initiative, creativity, and sound

professional judgment. Ability to maintain attention to detail and produce high-

quality work.

 Ability to thrive in a high-demand, fast-paced environment.

Our firm is committed to racial equality and social justice and upholds the CH&

Racial Equality & Social Justice Plan that invites all attorneys and staff to engage, take action, and continue to broaden diversity and awareness in our communities. 

The CH& Diversity Team was started in 2004 and drives the firm’s initiatives and action. For more information, go to Diversity | Cairncross & Hempelmann.

Compensation range: $150,000 - $200,000 annually, depending on experience. Benefits include but are not limited to: Medical and Vision insurance, Voluntary Dental insurance, Health Reimbursement Account Plan, Cafeteria Plan, Life / AD&D insurance, Long-term Disability insurance, Whole life with Long-term care rider, Retirement Plan 401(k), Vacation, Sick/Safe Leave, and Orca Pass/parking subsidy.

Send Resume, Writing Sample, and Transcripts to careers@cairncross.com.

No phone calls please.