Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Thriving workers’ compensation law firm seeks an associate attorney to join our team.  If you are an attorney with little trial experience but are looking for an opportunity to learn workers’ compensation law and focus your energy on helping people injured on the job navigate through a complex system of medical/legal rules with favorable results, this is the place for you.  We will train you.  We are located in north Snohomish County in the town of Stanwood. 

In the more than twenty years it has been in business, the Law Office of Dale Wagner has garnered a reputation for getting results for our clients.  Our client base extends from Bellingham to Tacoma, but we primarily serve Arlington, Lake Stevens, Everett, Lynnwood, Marysville, Snohomish, Stanwood, Camano Island and Skagit County.  We have a great team and operate with basically three rules: 1) work hard; 2) do your best; and 3) treat others the way you want to be treated.  We are seeking a self-starting and motivated individual to join our team. 

The attorney hired for this position should be flexible, organized, and able to work well with others.  They must possess a strong work ethic and be a member of the Washington State Bar.  The ideal candidate has a working knowledge of the evidence rules and rules of civil procedure. We are seeking an attorney who genuinely enjoys intersection of law and medicine and is committed to life-long learning, particularly in the areas of litigation and trial skills.  We are looking for an attorney who will know their cases well, and work them up for trial.  This attorney is not afraid of trial, while also engaging in client focused and value maximizing settlement negotiations as appropriate.  The attorney hired will be working at our Stanwood office.

Typical responsibilities of the attorney include: 

• Conducting direct and cross-examination in hearings and depositions;
• Effectively handling motion practice and discovery;
• Conducting legal research and writing briefs and pleadings
• Interacting with outside parties and stakeholders;
• Negotiating resolutions;
• Presenting arguments orally and in writing; and
• Engaging in Superior Court practice, including jury trials.

We offer a full range of benefits including paid health insurance, vision, dental, employer match 401K, paid vacation and sick time.  Salary: competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.   Those interested in the position are asked to provide a letter of interest, their resume and a writing sample.