Associate Attorney

Overview

This role is designed for a Washington-licensed associate attorney with 3–5 years of litigation experience who wants more variety and meaningful responsibility in a practice that includes insurance coverage work.

Approximately 10% of the practice involves first-party and coverage-related matters. The remainder includes a diverse mix of tort litigation, including auto/UIM, premises liability, products liability, construction-related litigation, complex bodily injury claims, and insurance coverage/first-party bad faith exposure.

Responsibilities

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

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 developing deeper insurance knowledge through meaningful coverage work
• Curiosity about how and why coverage issues arise and how they impact liability

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $100,000–$145,000 annually (depending on experience and qualifications)
• Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000, plus an additional $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) with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 50% match on the following 4–5%
• Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan: $100–$200/month (full-time attorneys after one year with the firm)
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• Monthly technology reimbursement: $60

Additional benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• 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, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year
• Flexible work model: remote, hybrid, or onsite options available

Location

Seattle, Washington (flexible remote/hybrid/onsite options available)

Other Information

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