Associate Attorney – Keller Rohrback L.L.P., a national law firm with its main office in Seattle, has an immediate opening for a highly qualified litigation associate for its Complex Litigation department. Keller Rohrback’s plaintiff-side practice is nationally recognized for its work on cutting-edge cases. Our sophisticated and diverse practice includes class action and mass tort cases relating to public health, consumer protection, product liability, ERISA and financial fraud, antitrust, and environmental law cases. We pursue high impact litigation that makes a difference, with leadership roles in front-page litigation such as the national Opioids MDL, JUUL MDL, EpiPen pricing litigation, and PCB contamination.
Our opening is in the Seattle office. The ideal candidate will have completed a judicial clerkship and/or have 1-3 years of experience 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 and values diversity and teamwork. Active Washington State bar membership or ability to obtain membership via reciprocity is required. The position is full-time with benefits.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to our main office: Director of Administration, Keller Rohrback L.L.P., 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA 98101 or to careers@kellerrohrback.com. No phone calls, please.
For more information about the Keller Rohrback Complex Litigation department, and our top-shelf clients and litigation, please visit www.krcomplexlit.com.
Plaintiff’s Tort Litigation Paralegal - Keller Rohrback L.L.P is seeking to add a paralegal with 5+ years of experience to join its plaintiff’s tort litigation practice group. This position is based in our Phoenix office and will support attorneys in both Arizona and Washington State and Federal courts. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of legal concepts, legal terminology, legal processes and have extensive experience with discovery, civil motion practice and trial. This role requires a strong combination of technical project management skills and a high level of internal customer service. We are looking for someone who is very straightforward by nature, positive and proactive, enjoys working in a team, has a great sense of humor and the ability to handle challenging situations.
Position Requirements:
• Passion for protecting the rights of individuals.
• 5+ years of direct experience as a litigation paralegal with case management responsibility.
• Hands-on experience with e-discovery tools for data processing, culling, filtering, production, and document review.
• Extensive mediation and trial experience.
• Lead cases from inception through delivery including resource requirements, workflows, and competing deadlines.
• Serve as primary contact throughout a case, which includes leading meetings, proactively identifying and resolving issues, and owning responsibility for accurate and timely deliverables.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Exemplary communication skills and ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues, co-counsel, and clients.
• Collaborate on the delivery of complex assignments that integrate multiple resources.
• Exceptional communication skills – is candid, personable and confident.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to effectively respond to urgent situations that require a quick response or turnaround.
• Demonstrated ability as an independent thinker and self-starter, and a strong work ethic.
• Extremely responsive to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or in teams.
We offer a strong collaborative team environment, in addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested applicants please send a cover letter and resume to Human Resources, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3200, Seattle, WA 98101, or to careers@kellerrohrback.com. No phone calls, please.