Associate Attorney (Insurance Coverage)

Overview

This role supports a Washington-licensed attorney with 3–5 years of litigation experience to build a broader practice with a meaningful mix of insurance coverage and tort litigation. Approximately 10% of the work is first-party and coverage-related, with the remainder focused on varied liability matters.

Responsibilities

• Develop case strategies that drive results
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across experience levels
• Communicate consistently and professionally with clients
• Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys
• Maintain a high standard of performance and continuous improvement

Experience & Case Work Focus

• Auto and UIM matters
• Premises liability
• Products liability
• Construction-related litigation
• Complex bodily injury claims
• Insurance coverage and first-party bad faith exposure
• High-value and unusual matters involving sophisticated liability issues

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar license in the state of Washington
• 3+ years of experience in insurance defense
• 3–5 years of litigation experience, including experience handling Washington UIM matters and exposure to first-party bad faith claims
• 1–8 years of solid litigation experience, including case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation
• Ability to independently manage a full caseload, from discovery through trial
• Familiarity with litigation timekeeping and billing systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Self-motivated with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Curiosity and interest in understanding how coverage works
• Enjoyment of managing cases through complicated legal issues

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $100,000–$145,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000, then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
• Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost (average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage is $700–$1,700)
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm) $100–$200/month
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available
• In-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs (including Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative)
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year

Location

Seattle office (Washington). Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics and other non-merit factors.