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Pacifica Law Group

<div>Description:

We are a midsize law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance workplace. Pacifica is a values-driven, community oriented law firm that champions innovation, creativity, integrity and personal and professional growth as part of serving its public and private clients with high-level expertise and intellect. Pacifica offers legal counsel and services to clients regarding real estate and construction, public finance and municipal law, education law, appellate and civil litigation, and project counseling. Work at Pacifica includes:<ul><li>
A collegial environment among colleagues who value respect, care and honesty.</li><li>
Assistance with and encouragement for professional growth and skills development.</li><li>
A culture that values work-life balance.</li><li>
Interesting and challenging work.</li><li>
Support and incentives for pro bono work and civic engagement.</li><li>
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our firm, in the legal profession and in our community at large.</li></ul>
Position Overview
We are seeking a litigation associate who is committed to excellent and ethical lawyering and will contribute to the diversity and success of our firm, as well as to the legal profession and our greater community. This is a unique opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation practice and work in a dynamic, expanding, and team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits of a smaller law firm.
Responsibilities
This job requires the lawyer to assume substantial responsibility for the preparation of pleadings and briefs in trial courts, administrative proceedings, and appellate courts that reflect the highest caliber of legal scholarship and written advocacy. The successful candidate also will be involved in all aspects of discovery, and will have opportunities for stand-up courtroom experience and direct client contact as their practice progresses. The successful candidate also will assist in researching issues and providing general counseling services to a variety of public, non-profit, and private clients. We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and professional growth.
Requirements:
<ul><li>Strong academic credentials</li><li>
Excellent writing, research, and communication skills</li><li>
Membership in the Washington State Bar Association (or eligibility for membership)</li><li>
Law journal participation and/or judicial clerkship preferred</li><li>
Three or more years of general litigation experience preferred</li></ul>
Salary Range
$165,000 - $200,000 annually depending on experience. 
Other Compensation
Other compensation may include bonuses, profit sharing, and HSA employer contributions. 
Benefits<ul><li>
Medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability insurance, life and AD&amp;D coverage (additional coverage option available), and optional flexible spending account</li><li>
401K Plan including annual Profit Sharing</li><li>
Identity Protection Insurance</li><li>
Orca Card or Parking Stipend</li><li>
Access to Bicycle Parking</li><li>
Free use of Building&rsquo;s Fitness Center</li><li>
Matching Employee Charitable Contributions</li><li>
PTO &ndash; untracked PTO for exempt employees, tiered accrual of PTO for non-exempt staff starting at 21 days per year</li><li>
10 paid holidays per year</li><li>
Paid professional membership dues</li><li>
Hybrid workplace</li></ul>
 **When applying, please include a resume and two writing samples. **
Pacifica is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of Pacifica. We value each individual for their skills, experience, and unique perspective. This commitment is embodied in the connections we have with each other, our clients and our community. Pacifica is committed to equal employment opportunity and to compliance with federal and state antidiscrimination laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against employees or applicants for employment based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, religion, age, marital status, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, national origin, caste, political ideology or military status or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.</div>

Litigation Associate

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Litigation Associate