Senior Associate Attorney

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP

Senior Associate Attorney – Tacoma, WA

⚖️ Civil Litigation Defense Remote / Hybrid Tacoma, WA AV® Rated Firm

️ About Us

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP has been a trusted name in civil litigation defense for over 46 years. Since 1980, we've built our reputation on successfully representing developers and general contractors in complex construction defect and casualty claims — and our AV® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell is a testament to the caliber of work we deliver. We're a firm that takes its cases seriously and its people even more so.

Work Your Way

We believe in empowering our employees to work where they're most productive. Whether you prefer being onsite, working remotely, or a hybrid approach, the choice is yours. We trust our team members to choose the work arrangement that best fits their lifestyle and working style.

The Role

We're looking for a sharp, motivated Senior Associate Attorney to join our Tacoma, WA litigation team. You'll be a core part of how we serve our clients — handling substantive work from day one, with real responsibility and direct access to firm partners. This isn't a seat-warmer position. You'll draft and argue motions, take and defend depositions, represent clients in trial, arbitration, and mediation, and provide strategic counsel that actually moves the needle.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Draft and file motions, pleadings, and discovery with precision and persuasion
• Represent clients in trials, arbitrations, depositions, and mediations
• Keep clients and their insurers informed and confident throughout the process
• Deliver sound legal advice grounded in real litigation experience
• Own your docket — manage day-to-day litigation tasks and meet billable targets

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience (you've done this before and enjoyed it)
• A track record of drafting and arguing motions that hold up in court
• Confidence navigating the Washington court system
• Skilled at depositions and witness examinations
• Excellent written and verbal communication — you make complex things clear
• Strong analytical instincts and the judgment to use them
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating as part of a team
• Active member of the Washington State Bar
• Background in construction or casualty claims? That's a big plus

Benefits & Perks

• Direct partner collaboration
• Bonus opportunities
• Work-life balance
• Remote / hybrid / in-office
• Flexible paid leave
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Flex spending plan
• 401(k) + employer match

We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels — if this role excites you, we want to hear from you. The base salary range starts at $100,000–$150,000 , and for the right candidate, compensation scales beyond that based on your qualifications and expertise . We'll talk through the full picture in your first conversation with us. We look forward to hearing from you!