Associate Attorney

A bit about us:

My client's firm is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join our Northwest Office. The Associate Attorney will play a pivotal role in advocating for our clients' rights and delivering outstanding legal services.

My client's Northwest Office, Which Opened In 2025, Is Led By Three Former Senior Department Of Justice Officials, Who Are Committed To Making my client's firm One Of The Top Plaintiff's Firms In Eastern Washington And The Northwest. The Northwest Office, Based In Spokane, Focuses On The Following Practice Areas

Whistleblower and False Claims Act
Personal Injury
Mass Torts
Sexual and Human Trafficking
Wildfire Litigation
Employment Law

The Firm and the Northwest Office are committed to fostering a welcoming, collaborative office culture rooted in mutual support, where every team member contributes to building a premier Plaintiff's firm known for excellence. In all that we do, we uphold integrity and professionalism, and we are committed to making meaningful contributions to the Eastern Washington community, both inside the courtroom and out.

Why join us?

This position will be based in Spokane, Washington.

SALARY: $100,000-$150,000 annually

Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

Benefits

At my client, we value the hard work and dedication of our team, and we're proud to offer a benefits package that reflects that commitment. Our goal is to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance through a wide range of meaningful perks:

100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
$50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost
401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period
Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering
Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation
Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time)
$25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff
Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development
State bar and approved professional association dues covered
$30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month
Community engagement support: matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time

Job Details

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, taking, and defending depositions, and analyzing complex documents.
Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings and complex motions.
Perform legal research.
Make court appearances as necessary.
Participate in case strategy discussions and contribute innovative ideas.
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
Collaborate with senior attorneys on cases.

Qualifications And Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
Active license to practice law in Washington required
At least one year of experience in litigation. Experience as a plaintiff's attorney and/or prosecutorial or criminal defense experience preferred)
Detail oriented and organized, be a team player, be reliable, and capable of multitasking and managing a high volume of time-critical projects under tight deadlines.
This position requires excellent written and oral communication skills.

My client is a client-centered law firm, specializing in mass torts/multi-district litigation, fire litigation, personal injury/wrongful death, civil rights, environmental law, insurance bad faith, and sex abuse/trafficking. The firm is home to the largest and most experienced fire litigation practice in the United States, representing more than 30,000 victims of wildfires and explosions caused by utilities, government negligence, railroads and corporate misconduct.

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