Associate Attorney, Civil Litigation

About the Role

Join a collaborative legal team handling civil litigation matters in employment law, school law, and other general civil disputes. You will independently manage cases from intake through settlement or trial, with support from colleagues and paralegals.

What You'll Do

• Manage civil litigation cases from initiation through settlement or trial.

• Draft and argue motions, conduct discovery, and take and defend depositions.

• Attend hearings and handle bench and jury trials.

• Meet with clients to develop litigation strategies and negotiate settlements.

• Collaborate with colleagues on case strategy in a daily in-office environment.

What We're Looking For

• At least 6 years of civil litigation experience, including motion practice and discovery.

• Experience independently managing cases and caseloads with minimal supervision.

• Strong legal writing and motion practice skills, including experience drafting and arguing motions through summary judgment.

• Deposition experience, including taking and defending depositions.

• Trial experience as first or second chair, or demonstrated readiness to try cases.

• Experience in employment law, school law, insurance defense, or general civil litigation.

• A J.D. from an accredited law school and active Washington State Bar membership in good standing, or the ability to obtain membership.

• A stable employment history, or clear explanations for short tenures.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $150,000 to $200,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.

Location

This is an on-site role based in Seattle, Washington.