About the role
Trueline's client, a highly respected boutique litigation firm with a national practice representing contractors, businesses, and institutional clients, is seeking a Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney to join their team in a fully remote role. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced litigator to step into sophisticated state and federal litigation, work directly with firm leadership, and build toward a long-term partnership opportunity in a collaborative, entrepreneurial practice.
**DO NOT APPLY IF YOUR BACKGROUND IS IN INSURANCE DEFENSE/CONSTRUCTION DEFECT ONLY
***THIS IS A FULLY REMOTE POSITION WITH TONS OF PERKS!
What You'll Do as the Senior Litigation Attorney:
- Independently manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution - Handle sophisticated commercial, construction, and government-related disputes in both state and federal courts - Develop litigation strategy, draft dispositive motions, and prepare persuasive legal arguments - Lead depositions, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and trial preparation - Serve as second chair at trial, with opportunities to assume first-chair responsibilities - Prepare and examine witnesses while developing effective trial strategy - Build trusted relationships with sophisticated clients and serve as their primary legal advisor throughout litigation - Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff while fostering a collaborative team environment - Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships - Play a meaningful role in the firm's continued growth and future leadership
Must-Haves as the Senior Litigation Attorney:
- 5+ years of sophisticated commercial litigation, construction litigation, or closely related litigation experience - Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters from beginning to end - Strong motion practice, deposition, and courtroom experience - Second-chair trial experience required - First-chair trial experience strongly preferred - Experience representing sophisticated commercial, government, contractor, or institutional clients - Background with a nationally recognized or highly respected regional law firm - Minimum of 3 years with a Top 200 or similarly respected law firm - Senior Associate, Counsel, or Partner-level experience - Excellent legal writing, analytical, and client communication skills - Juris Doctor from a well-regarded law school
Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Litigation Attorney:
- Construction litigation experience - Government contracts litigation experience - Court of Federal Claims experience - Washington, DC Bar admission - Additional East Coast bar admission - Portable book of business - Interest in a long-term leadership or partnership path
This Role Offers:
- Base salary of $175,000-$220,000, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates - Additional compensation consideration for attorneys with meaningful portable business - Profit sharing after one year, typically 8%-10% of salary - 10% origination bonus - Fully remote work environment - Flexibility to maintain a home office or private office - Access to firm office space in Seattle or Alaska, if desired - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - 401(k) with 3.5% Safe Harbor contribution - Bar dues and professional association memberships paid - Home office equipment provided - Phone stipend - Annual travel stipend up to $5,000 - Clear partnership track with significant leadership opportunities
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