Senior Staff Attorney

Overview

This role is for a Sr Staff Attorney (LM07DE) within the organization’s Staff Legal team. The position supports sophisticated in-house litigation across a range of auto and general liability matters, from early case assessment through trial and other resolution. This is a remote role for an experienced attorney located in Western Washington or Northwest Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Manage an inventory of diverse insurance defense matters from inception through trial or other resolution.
• Analyze substantive and procedural issues; conduct thorough legal research; and develop well-reasoned defense strategies.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, written discovery, dispositive motions, and briefs with minimal supervision.
• Take and defend depositions; work with experts; and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients at trials, judicial hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other ADR proceedings.
• Provide timely, practical legal advice and liability/damages evaluations to Claims and insured partners.
• Communicate effectively with courts, opposing counsel, witnesses, and co-counsel consistent with office procedures.
• Drive prompt, efficient disposition of assigned cases while maintaining high quality and customer service.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Washington and ability to appear in applicable local state and federal courts.
• Member in good standing of the applicable Bar Association.
• 7 years of relevant litigation experience, including insurance defense and complex tort matters.
• Strong preference for attorneys who are also admitted to practice law in Oregon and/or Idaho. Willingness to promptly apply for and obtain admission in Oregon and/or Idaho required.
• Documented first-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and persuasive advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment. Target case load of 50 files.
• Strong familiarity with Washington and Oregon courts and local practices.
• Highly organized; able to prioritize competing deadlines; comfortable working in a technology-driven environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Documented first-chair jury trial and/or appellate experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annualized base pay range: $132,400 - $198,600
• Benefits may include:
  • Medical, dental, vision, life
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Fitness reimbursement
  • Reimbursed work-related travel/parking
• The listed annualized base pay range is based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay may vary and may be above or below the listed range based on performance, proficiency, and demonstration of competencies required for the role.

Location

• Applicants must reside in Western Washington or Northwest Oregon.
• Remote role with periodic travel and appearances throughout Washington, Oregon, and/or Idaho.
• Expected travel is less than 5%.
• Occasional in-person appearances may be required.