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.
Complex Litigation Legal Assistant:
Keller Rohrback L.L.P. is growing! We are seeking a highly qualified litigation legal assistant with a minimum 5+ years of federal court experience for its Complex Litigation Department in its Seattle office.
Keller Rohrback’s plaintiffs’ practice is nationally recognized for its work on cutting-edge cases. Our litigation practice is sophisticated and diverse, and includes civil RICO, consumer and product liability class actions, financial fraud and securities prosecution, environmental law and toxic torts, ERISA, and antitrust litigation. We pursue high-impact cases that make a difference. All complex litigation attorneys and staff are expected to produce exceptional work product and use their best judgment when making decisions about remote and onsite work to meet department, team, and case-based needs. The person selected for this position will complete onboarding and position training onsite in our Seattle office before being eligible to work remotely.
The successful candidate will have senior-level experience working in Federal courts and a depth of knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, and processes. We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, very straightforward by nature, positive and proactive, and who enjoys working in teams. This position will support three fast-paced litigators who generate a high volume of work, and will act as the lead legal assistant on various large cases, working collaboratively on cases in teams.
Qualified candidates must possess:
- A passion for protecting the rights of individuals.
- Exemplary communication skills and ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues, co-counsel, and clients.
- Fanatical proofreading and editing skills and a keen eye for details.
- Ability to act as the right hand for support, especially in monitoring calendars and keeping attorneys apprised of approaching deadlines.
- Ability to effectively respond to urgent situations that require a quick response or turnaround.
- Strong organization and time-management skills.
- Sound critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability as an independent thinker and self-starter, and a strong work ethic.
Responsibilities include the following:
- Case management, including docketing, calendaring, and management of court filings.
- Preparing pleadings for e-filing in various courts nationwide.
- Finalizing documents, with an eye to ensure deadlines are met and service is complete.
- Managing incoming emails, mail, voicemails, calendared appointments, and communication with clients, vendors, and other counsel.
- Creating and maintaining working notebooks.
- Making travel arrangements.
- Assisting others as needed.
Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000
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.
- Wellness stipend.
- Bonus.
Please submit your cover letter and resume by email to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.
Litigation Paralegal:
Keller Rohrback L.L.P. seeks to add a highly qualified litigation paralegal for its Complex Litigation Department in the Portland office. Keller Rohrback’s plaintiffs’ practice is nationally recognized for its work on cutting-edge cases. Our practice is sophisticated and diverse and includes ERISA, consumer and product liability class actions, financial fraud and securities litigation, environmental law and toxic torts, and antitrust. We pursue high-impact cases that make a difference.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in research, writing, cite-checking, and e-discovery; trial experience and experience with Relativity software are a plus. This position will support a team of attorneys and staff preparing for a series of upcoming trials in an ongoing case. This role requires a strong combination of case-based project management skills and a high level of 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 can handle challenging situations and difficult conversations.
Responsibilities include:
• Assist with case-based research, writing, and data entry.
• Work with clients to draft complaints and collect documents.
• Code/produce documents using Relativity.
• Track discovery deadlines.
• Support paralegals in trial with miscellaneous tasks.
• Periodic travel to Oregon to collect client documents.
Qualifications:
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience communicating with a diverse set of clients.
• Impressive research and writing skills.
• Experience drafting complaints.
• Experience with document collection and reviewing document productions.
• PowerPoint proficiency, exhibiting both an analytical and creative eye.
• Competent in Excel and possess analytical capabilities to perform factual analysis.
• Proficiency in Relativity is considered a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
• Exemplary communication skills and ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues, co-counsel, and clients.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Developed a reputation for being accurate, dependable, efficient, and smart.
• Demonstrated ability as an independent thinker, self-starter, and strong work ethic.
• WA and OR State court experience is ideal.
Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000
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.
• Paid time off.
• Leave Benefits.
• Paid Holidays.
• 401k and Profit-Sharing plans.
• Bonus.
• Hybrid work model focusing on work/life balance.
• Paid Transportation for on-site work.
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.