Overview
Legal Clerk Jobs in Tacoma, WA at Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Seeking an experienced Business Litigation Associate
Do you want to help business owners resolve their complex business disputes?
We are an entrepreneurial business litigation law firm on track for aggressive growth. We need an experienced commercial litigation associate to join our team and work directly with the owner and attorneys to support the team and help our clients.
We want to be known for helping our clients resolve their business litigation disputes and feel that they have a team behind them that cares and fights for them. We are growing fast and need an experienced commercial litigation associate who can handle a case from pre-litigation to trial.
This position will be responsible for meaningful work, including:
Case Management: Lead and manage all aspects of business litigation matters, including case strategy, discovery, motions practice, depositions, trial preparation, and trial.
Client Interaction: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned cases, providing strategic legal counsel and maintaining strong client relationships.
Legal Research and Writing: Conduct thorough legal research, draft, and review pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
Discovery Management: Oversee and manage the discovery process, including document review, production, and the preparation of witnesses for depositions and trial testimony.
Court Appearances: Represent clients in court at hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings, demonstrating strong oral advocacy skills.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior associates and staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Ethical Compliance: Ensure all actions and practices are in compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, and the firm’s policies.
If the statements below appeal to you, you may be our next litigation associate!
You LOVE and have a passion for litigating.
You have a growth mindset and value your happiness and fulfillment.
You desire to work with a firm where you have input on the way and to whom the firm delivers legal services.
You are savvy with technology.
You have a working knowledge of the legal issues at the intersection of contract litigation, partnership disputes, and shareholder derivative actions.
You have a penchant for accuracy and attention to detail and will work tirelessly to avoid mistakes that can cost clients (and us) dearly.
You are a positive person. If your middle name is “Drama,” you will not be successful here.
Minimum five (5 to 7) years of commercial litigation experience.
Trial experience is a plus.
We love to help people learn and grow. But we don’t have the time for that right now. We need a litigation associate with experience in commercial/business litigation. The ideal candidate will be able to take the initiative on work that needs to be done and complete tasks without handholding.
The position is a full-time job with the expectation that you will manage a caseload from pre-litigation through trial. The salary for this position is between $175,000 – $185,000. There is an opportunity for bonus compensation for those who can demonstrate their profitability.
Prepare a cover letter with no more than TWO paragraphs and a closing sentence. In the first paragraph, please explain what you believe are the three most essential qualities needed in someone who works with business litigation clients and why you think they are the most critical qualities. In the second paragraph, explain why you applied to this particular ad. As a closing sentence, please write, “I have read the instructions contained in the job posting and have followed the instructions.”
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We look forward to reviewing your application.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $175,000.00 – $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Education:
Doctorate (Required)
Experience:
General & commercial litigation: 7 years (Required)
Legal research: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brooklyn, NY 11201
Title: Legal Clerk
Company: Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC
Location: Tacoma, WA
