Senior Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Description : About Us :

Williams Kastner is a premier multi-practice law firm in the Pacific Northwest with more than 60 attorneys in Washington and Oregon. We have been serving clients with high-quality legal services since 1929. As a firm we embrace diversity and inclusion through our people, our work and our support for, and participation in, community programs and projects which foster diversity.

Williams Kastner Attorneys :

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.

Requirements :

Civil Litigation Practice Areas Experience and skillsets :

Seeking experienced candidates in one or more of the following :

• Asbestos, Benzene and / or Silica
• Professional Liability
• Construction Defect
• Transportation / Trucking Defense

Responsibilities of Litigation Associate :

Include but are not limited to the following :

Qualifications of Litigation Associate :

Salary Range and 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.

Working Conditions :

This position is capable of working partially remote, based on the needs of clients. The need to be in the office cannot be predicted as the work assigned will be based on multiple factors. When in the office, it is a normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time; frequently operates a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; frequently works under deadlines; occasionally needs to move about the office to access file cabinets, machinery, etc.

The working schedule is not specified, generally entailing 40+ hours weekly to attend to client needs. Will require flexibility to work as needed and be able to represent client needs in meetings, court appearances, and depositions. Travel will be required as necessary. Must be able to lift and / or transport files / boxes up to 20 pounds on occasion.

Our DNA Code : Be Exceptional – Fiercely committed to high-quality work, productivity, and being elite players doing next-level work. Lighten Up – Kind, authentic humans with positive attitudes having fun and making each other look good. Own Your Stuff – 100% accountability for our behavior and impact on each other. Gracefully resolve static and conflict. Ever Forward – Never complacent, always learning and improving. Stay humble, innovative, and adaptable. Blood Type : Grit – Resilient and scrappy, impossible to discourage, unafraid to dream big and shoot for the moon.