Associate Attorney (Insurance Coverage)

Overview

This position supports an Associate Attorney focused on Insurance Coverage within a litigation practice. The role is designed for a Washington attorney seeking broader case variety and meaningful responsibility—without being limited to a narrow practice lane.

The Seattle office is actively growing, with a collaborative team structure and access to resources, technology, training, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop compelling case strategies that drive results
• Independently manage court appearances, depositions, motion practice, and trials
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff at all experience levels
• Maintain consistent, professional communication with clients
• Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys
• Contribute to team growth and success

Work Mix & Case Types

Approximately 10% of the practice will involve first-party and coverage-related work. The remainder includes a diverse mix of tort litigation, including:

• 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

The team also regularly works on matters involving complex legal issues and significant injuries.

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

• Experience that strengthens insurance coverage knowledge (including exposure to coverage opinions, claims management, policy drafting, bad faith litigation, regulatory issues, and complex insurance disputes)
• Curiosity and interest in building a more versatile insurance litigation practice

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $100,000—$145,000 USD

• Base salary: $100,000–$145,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
• Annual billable hours bonus: ranging from $10,000 and 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): 100% match on the first 3% contributed; 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: $60

Additional benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
• Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
• Defined pathway to partnership
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year
• Flexible Work Model: Remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

• Seattle office (Washington)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal employment opportunity is provided without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.