Sr. Appellate Attorney (8-12 yrs) - Seattle

Responsibilities: Draft and edit appellate briefs, dispositive motions, petitions, and other substantive legal filings Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on complex legal issues Develop appellate strategies in collaboration with trial teams and clients Serve as embedded appellate counsel during trial proceedings when appropriate Attend trials and provide appellate-focused guidance on issue preservation and strategy Prepare post-trial analyses and appellate recommendations Present oral arguments before trial and appellate courts Advise clients regarding appellate risks, opportunities, and litigation strategy Collaborate closely with attorneys across multiple practice areas on complex matters Manage multiple appellate matters and deadlines simultaneously

Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar 8-12 years of civil litigation experience Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytical skills Strong appellate briefing and motion practice experience Superior oral advocacy abilities Excellent judgment and strategic thinking skills Strong organizational and time-management abilities Ability to manage competing deadlines and complex matters efficiently Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills

Preferred Qualifications: Judicial clerkship experience Significant appellate litigation experience Experience serving as appellate counsel on complex trial matters Experience presenting oral arguments in appellate courts Why This Opportunity Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to focus on sophisticated appellate advocacy while collaborating with highly regarded litigators on complex matters. Attorneys benefit from: Significant responsibility on high-level appeals Direct client interaction and strategic involvement Opportunities to serve as embedded appellate counsel during trial A collaborative and supportive team environment Strong professional development and advancement opportunities Exposure to a broad range of complex civil litigation matters

Base Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 annually Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and bar year Eligibility for discretionary bonus opportunities

Benefits include: Firm-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Life and disability insurance 401(k) retirement plan Profit-sharing program Parking benefits Cell phone reimbursement Professional development opportunities Location Seattle, Washington