Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Salary range: $150K-$200K

Location: Downtown Seattle, WA

Visa Sponsorship Details: Open to visa transfers (e.g. OPT, H1B transfers)

On-site work policy: 5 days in-office in Downtown Seattle, WA

About this role

We are looking for an Associate Attorney with 6+ years of civil litigation experience to own cases from initiation through settlement or trial. You'll join a collaborative, in-person firm where you're treated as a professional with full autonomy over your caseload, supported by paralegals and experienced colleagues — this is your opportunity to do real litigation work.

What will you be doing?

• Managing your own civil litigation cases end-to-end (employment law, school law, and general civil litigation)
• Drafting motions, conducting discovery, and deposing parties, experts, and third parties
• Attending hearings, arguing motions, and conducting bench and jury trials
• Meeting with clients to devise litigation strategies and execute settlement agreements
• Collaborating daily with colleagues on case strategy in an in-person environment

Key Requirements

• 6+ years of civil litigation experience with strong motion practice skills
• Ability to independently manage cases from intake through trial with minimal supervision
• Trial-ready mindset — second chair experience preferred, first chair even better, but must be eager and prepared to try cases
• Active Washington State Bar membership in good standing
• Stable employment history with no unexplained short tenures or frequent job hopping