Attorney - Insurance Defense- 3613352

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Job Title: Of Counsel Attorney – Insurance Defense Litigation

Location: Seattle, WA 98104 (Boutique Civil Defense Litigation Firm)

Salary/Payrate: $150K-$180K annually (some flexibility), bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days WFH)

Term: Permanent

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Associate Attorney and Senior Associate Attorney or Of Counsel Attorney – Insurance Defense Litigation

A boutique civil defense litigation firm in Seattle, Washington is seeking to fill two levels within the same practice group: an Associate Attorney (1–5 years of experience) and a Senior Associate or Of Counsel Attorney (5+ years of experience). Both roles require strong written and oral advocacy skills, with a focus on insurance defense litigation and insurance coverage matters. Candidates should be highly motivated attorneys who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative litigation environment and are seeking long-term professional growth within a respected defense practice.

Basic Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar (WSBA)
• Strong written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities

Experience Requirements (Level Dependent)

• Associate Attorney: 1–5 years of substantive litigation experience or judicial clerkship experience
• Senior Associate / Of Counsel: 5+ years of substantive litigation experience, preferably with increasing responsibility in insurance defense or coverage matters
• Experience in civil defense litigation, particularly insurance coverage and extra-contractual matters
• Ability to research insurance coverage issues and draft coverage opinions
• Experience handling discovery, motion practice, depositions, and/or court appearances
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Demonstrated professionalism, ethics, and sound legal judgment
• Judicial clerkship or prior courtroom experience (a plus, not required)

Key Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters from inception through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, and case strategy development
• Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and insurance coverage opinions
• Conduct legal research on insurance coverage and liability issues
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings as appropriate
• Collaborate with litigation teams to ensure efficient and effective case management
• Maintain high-quality written work product and meet all deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

• Associate: approximately $135,000–$155,000, depending on experience
• Senior Associate / Of Counsel: approximately $150,000–$180,000+, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Full employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing eligibility after six months
• Collaborative boutique firm environment with strong mentorship and growth opportunities