What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Scheer.Law PLLC?
Company Description
Scheer.Law PLLC is a results-oriented litigation firm that thrives on tackling challenging cases with hard work, skill, and creative problem-solving. Our dedication to client-centric advocacy ensures innovative solutions, whether at trial or in settlement. With extensive hands-on trial experience and a commitment to excellence, we treat litigation as a craft, delivering superior results through meticulous preparation and strategic execution.
Located in Seattle, WA, Scheer.Law PLLC empowers clients with unmatched legal representation and a focus on achieving success.
Role Description
Scheer.Law PLLC is seeking a associate with at least 1 year of experience to join our firm. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, creative, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working within a small, fast-paced, team-oriented community. A commitment to providing excellent customer service is essential, and a desire to be a “great” trial attorney is a must!
We are looking for an attorney who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting discovery, drafting motions and briefs, taking depositions of fact, and examination of witnesses at trial.
This position will get trial experience on an endless variety of cases, front-line opportunities, and direct client contact.
Must be admitted to Bar in a state where the firm practices law.
REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS
- A law degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and excellent academic credentials.
- Must be an active member, in good standing, in the State Bar of Washington, or any other State Bar that the firm practices law.
- Ideally, one year of civil litigation experience/jury trial experience, preferably in insurance defense practice.
- Strong organizational skills that reflect an ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with tact and diplomacy.
- Expert-level written and verbal communication skills.
- Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including staff, external partners, and clients.
- Ability to support multiple complex cases and adapt to changing priorities and demanding deadlines.
- Excellent ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and with proper professionalism.
- Fluent in all necessary technology; primarily Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Adobe Acrobat, among others.
- Willingness to learn and undertake new tasks outside of prior experience with enthusiasm and confidence.
- Self-motivated, disciplined, and flexible with the ability to adapt to change.
- Superior decision-making skills.
- Experience working in a paperless environment.
- Able to communicate complex legal issues with ease and confidence.
- Experience working with a variety of professionals and personalities across the business organization.
- Desire to create real-world impact and be willing to push the envelope in strategizing how to win challenging cases.
COMPENSATION PACKAGE
- Competitive base pay
- Participation in wellness program – dental, medical, vision
- Participation in company sponsored retirement plan
- Generous paid time off – vacation, sick and 10 company paid holidays
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, academic transcripts, and references. The writing sample should demonstrate your best legal analysis. Please include Litigation Associate in the subject line, in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
Due to the number of applications, only those eligible for an interview will be contacted. The position is open until filled.
Resumes should be forwarded to hiringmanager@scheer.law.
The preceding statements describe the general job responsibilities and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of tasks and skills required of the job incumbent. This job description may be reevaluated and/or modified at any time without notice to the incumbent.
Scheer.Law, PLLC is an equal opportunity employer which selects the individual who is the best match for a position based on job-related qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, sexual preference, age, disability, or other protected group status.