What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Attorney position at Gleam Law PLLC?
Gleam Law is a business and intellectual property law firm is Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon. While Gleam Law is well known for its work in the cannabis and liquor industry, the firm also works with all types of business in Washington, Oregon, California, and throughout the world.
Role Description
Gleam Law is seeking a full time commercial litigation attorney to join the firm. The successful candidate will have at least 7 years of litigation experience, substantially in commercial litigation (but other litigation experience such as insurance defense will be considered). Additional legal and nonlegal experience is preferred. The role will work with the litigation team on business disputes, IP infringement issues, and administrative hearings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, references, academic credentials, and strong legal writing are required. Commercial transactional experience is a plus. The position requires a candidate who can work independently on many different types of cases, manage demands and changing priorities, and enjoy significant opportunities for trial work. The candidate must have strong organizational skills, superior attention to detail, and a desire to work as part of a tight-knit team.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of law and legal procedures
- Experience with conducting legal research and drafting motions
- Ability to effectively participate in depositions and represent clients in court
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience in the cannabis industry is a plus
- Oregon Bar License is required
We offer a competitive salary and robust bonus structure based on collected hours, health insurance, and a firm-matched IRA. In addition, we offer a generous bonus package based on collected revenue, setting our total compensation package as an industry leader in both pay and work-life balance opportunities. To achieve work-life balance, our target annual billable hours are 1,400. Listed salary is the floor of the range.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, transcript, and two writing samples of no more than ten pages to jobs@gleamlaw.com.
Gleam Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, sexual identity, political ideology, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.