Senior Associate

Description About Us

About Us:

Williams Kastner is a premier multi-practice law firm in the Pacific Northwest with more than 60 attorneys in Washington and Oregon serving clients since 1929. As a firm we embrace diversity and inclusion, and support community programs and projects that foster equal opportunities for all individuals.

Williams Kastner attorneys are highly regarded in the legal field, with many receiving numerous accolades for their work and community involvement. We take pride in delivering quality legal services tailored to our clients' needs. Integrity is a core value for us, and we are passionate about the service we provide. At Williams Kastner, we invest in our attorneys to help them achieve their personal goals and become integral members of our thriving firm.

Our attorneys collaborate to build successful practices that support our clients. They are often recognized as proactive, hardworking, dedicated, meticulous, approachable, and kind. Our attorneys embody the Williams Kastner ethos: exceptional, authentic, accountable, innovative, and resilient.

Civil Litigation Practice Areas
Experience and skillsets:

Seeking experienced candidates in one or more of the following:

• Professional Liability
• Construction
• Transportation/Trucking Defense

Responsibilities of Litigation Associate:

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Tasks include drawing up or reviewing and revising legal documents, advising clients on legal rights, and assisting in developing and implementing a strategy for defending and litigating the case.
• Gathers evidence in cases to formulate a defense or to initiate legal action.
• Conducts research, interviews clients and witnesses, and handles other details in preparation for trial.
• Prepares legal briefs and develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for the presentation of the case.
• Represents client in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses.
• Retains and engages with experts in preparing opinions and required reports, prepares experts for deposition and trial, and defends experts in depositions.
• Prepares responses to written discovery requests, drafts objections and designations of prior testimony in response to notices of deposition of client witnesses, and prepares and defends the client during corporate depositions.
• Bill a minimum of 1,800 hours annually.
• This position requires the ability to travel and/or attend (virtual or in person) occasional depositions, court hearings, mediations, trials (possibly), or other litigation-related activities. Often requires spending hours on phone or video conferences and preparing/reviewing complex documents under tight time-sensitive deadlines.

• Law Degree.
• Minimum of 5+ years’ of legal or private practice experience.
• Must be licensed in Oregon; licensed in WA State and/or Idaho a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, interpret, and convey complex information and concepts.
• Ability to bill at least 1800 hours annually.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong communication skills, including writing, speaking, and active listening.

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Firm-paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Employee assistance program and other firm benefits

$140,000 - $170,000 – This salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include but are not limited to the following: the candidate’s relevant experience, skill level, and demonstrated ability to perform all of the essential functions of the position as well as the ability to perform tasks which would arise from the needs of the position or as assigned and all of the qualifications listed in the job description.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long-term disability, 401K, paid time off, and holiday pay.

This position is capable of…