Current Openings
KR is currently seeking applicants for the following positions. Full job descriptions appear below. If you would like to apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources Manager, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101 or to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
Lateral Associate:
Keller Rohrback L.L.P., a Pacific Northwest-based law firm, seeks a highly qualified litigation associate for its Complex Litigation Department. Keller Rohrback’s plaintiffs’ practice is nationally recognized for its work on cutting-edge cases. Our practice is sophisticated and diverse and includes complex litigation relating to public health, consumer protection, product liability, financial fraud, antitrust, and environmental law cases. We pursue high-impact cases that make a difference.
The job opening is in the Seattle or Santa Barbara office. The successful candidate will have completed a judicial clerkship and/or have 2-3 years of law firm or government experience working in complex litigation. Excellent writing and research skills are required. The candidate must be interested in joining an active and fast-paced litigation team that spans multiple practice areas. Active Washington or California State bar membership or ability to obtain membership via reciprocity is required. The position is full-time with benefits.
Salary Range: $155,000 - $180,000
Benefits: Keller Rohrback’s benefits package is focused on the health and well-being of our team and includes the following:
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability benefits.
• Transportation subsidy.
• Paid time off.
• Family and medical leave.
• Paid holidays.
• 401k and profit-sharing plans.
• Year-end merit bonus.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to: Director of Administration, Keller Rohrback L.L.P., 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA 98101 or to [email protected] - no phone calls, please.
Legal Professional Development Specialist:
Keller Rohrback L.L.P., a Pacific Northwest-based, nationally recognized law firm, has an immediate opening for an experienced Professional Development Specialist for our Seattle office. We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative, customer-focused individual with a passion for developing and mentoring talent. Under the direction of the Director of Administration, this position will manage training, mentoring, and onboarding programs for attorneys to support their career progression and meet firm objectives. This hybrid, exempt position is assigned to our Seattle office and reports to our Director of Administration and Human Resources Manager.
Essential Job Duties:
• Conduct learning requirements analysis and establish learning objectives.
• Organize and execute attorney training programs, including workshops, orientations, and practice-based meetings on subjects based on learning objectives.
• Organize and execute attorney learning events and knowledge transfer by teaching and team coaching, observing and tracking attorney performance.
• Conduct coaching sessions to improve individual and group performance.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment and address any problem behaviors promptly in accordance with firm policies.
• Perform individual and group assessments and recommend process and performance improvements.
• Manage Continuing Legal Education (CLE) compliance, accreditation submissions, and track lawyer progress.
• Support mentor-mentee pairings, orientation for lateral hires, and overall integration efforts for new attorneys.
• Assist with the development and execution of attorney performance reviews.
• Track and report on participation, feedback, and performance metrics to enhance developmental programs.
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives, career development initiatives, and practice management goals.
• Manage the firm’s Summer Associate Program, including developing application guidelines, tracking applicants and interviews, developing supervisor/mentor relationships, and overseeing/managing workflow.
• Work closely with Supervising Partners to develop and advocate for associates’ career progression.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Education, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years in learning and development, professional services, or legal environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS) or talent management software.
• Direct experience with legal career tracking and competency modeling.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High level of discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience with professional development within a multi-office law firm preferred.
Salary: $125,000/year (DOE)
Benefits: Keller Rohrback’s benefits package focuses on the health and well-being of our team and includes the following:
• Medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability benefits.
• Transportation subsidy.
• Paid time off.
• Family and medical leave.
• Paid holidays.
• 401k and profit-sharing plans.
• Bonus.
• Wellness stipend.
Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
EOC Statement: Keller Rohrback is committed to promoting and preserving a firm culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, life experiences, and other characteristics that make each one of us unique. At Keller Rohrback, we believe that a diverse workforce provides greater support for our staff and attorneys, leads to better teams, enhances creativity, and better serves our clients and community.
Keller Rohrback L.L.P. is always interested in reviewing resumes from qualified applicants. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.