Associate Attorney

Opportunity Overview

LHH is working with a great firm who is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join their team on a contract basis, with the potential to convert to a permanent position. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of litigation experience and be licensed to practice in Washington.

While experience in Landlord/Tenant law is preferred, candidates with broader civil litigation backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The team is open to attorneys from a variety of litigation environments who can effectively manage cases, advocate for clients, and navigate complex legal matters.

This opportunity offers flexibility in both compensation and long-term career potential, making it an excellent fit for attorneys seeking either project-based work or a pathway to a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare case strategy recommendations
• Participate in negotiations, mediations, hearings, and court proceedings
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Review case files and identify legal risks and opportunities
• Manage deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures
• Provide practical legal guidance and case updates to stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Active Washington State Bar membership
• Minimum of three years of litigation experience
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills
• Experience managing cases independently
• Ability to work effectively in a remote environment
• Strong communication and client-management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Landlord/Tenant law experience
• Housing law experience
• Civil litigation experience
• Experience representing tenants, landlords, or housing-related organizations
• Courtroom, hearing, and mediation experience
• Experience handling high-volume caseloads

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a motivated litigation attorney who can quickly step into an active caseload and operate independently. Candidates with landlord/tenant experience will be highly valued; however, attorneys with strong civil litigation backgrounds and transferable litigation skills are encouraged to apply.

Current or former employees of tenant advocacy organizations, housing-focused legal groups, and related nonprofit legal services organizations are welcome to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• $55 - $85/per hour
• Immediate hiring need
• Competitive and flexible hourly compensation
• Opportunity to work on meaningful litigation matters
• Potential for contract-to-hire conversion
• Open to a variety of litigation backgrounds
• Collaborative and mission-driven legal environment
• This is an excellent opportunity for a Washington-licensed attorney seeking immediate work, flexible compensation, and the possibility of a long-term career opportunity.

* Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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