Complex Litigation Legal Assistant: Keller Rohrback L.L.P. is growing! We are seeking a highly qualified litigation legal assistant with a minimum of 5+ years of federal court experience for our Complex Litigation Department in our 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 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 the 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 and calendaring, 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.

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.
 
For more information about the Keller Rohrback Complex Litigation department, please visit www.krcomplexlit.com.
 

Discovery Associate – Project Based Position 
Hourly Rate:  $35 per hour
Benefits:  Medical/Vision Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account

Keller Rohrback L.L.P. is seeking to hire a licensed attorney to begin work on a document review project for our complex class action litigation team. Candidates must be a resident of Arizona, California, Oregon, or Washington State. Candidates must have prior experience in document review, demonstrate strong attention to detail, possess excellent written and communication skills, be organized, and be able to prioritize and complete tasks under time constraints, while working independently. 

The primary scope of the Discovery Associate will be to focus on a litigation support capacity, reviewing documents for specific criteria or legal issues using a web-based database. The Discovery Associate may also assist with preparing summaries and memoranda as needed. 

This initial project is anticipated to last several months, working 30-40 hours per week between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. All assignments will be performed remotely. However, if the case settles or there is a shift in the scope of work, this document review project could end earlier. Based on successful performance, there is a strong possibility of other project assignments going forward. 

Keller Rohrback L.L.P. highly encourages POC, Trans, Nonbinary, LGBTQ+ candidates to apply. We offer a strong and collaborative team environment, in addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested applicants, please send a cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected]. No phone calls, please.