Personal Injury Attorney - Partner Track

Personal Injury Attorney – Partner Track (Seattle, WA)

Location: Seattle, WA

Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite with Flexibility

Experience Required: 5+ Years, Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury

A well-established plaintiff-side personal injury practice in Seattle is seeking a Personal Injury Attorney with strong litigation skills, the ability to independently run cases, and an interest in a clear and achievable partner track . This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney coming from a smaller plaintiff shop who has a modest book of business (not required) and is looking for long-term growth and leadership opportunities.

About the Role

The ideal candidate is an attorney who can manage serious PI matters from intake through resolution, provide a high-touch client experience, and help strengthen and grow the firm’s presence in Washington. Candidates with trial experience or first-chair experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

You will handle a manageable caseload with significant resources behind you, allowing you to focus on high-quality advocacy rather than volume.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Litigation

• Serve as first chair on cases, including depositions, mediations, arbitration, and trial.
• Oversee all phases of serious personal injury matters, including litigation strategy, discovery, and settlement negotiations.
• Handle a caseload of approximately 30 matters, generally split between pre-litigation, litigation, and resolution.

Client Relationship Management

• Provide seamless client service from initial onboarding through case closure.
• Maintain strong communication, ensuring clients feel supported throughout their case.

Business Development

• Contribute to long-term firm growth by helping develop new business over time.
• Candidates with an existing book strongly preferred but not required .

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience.
• Demonstrated litigation and trial experience (first-chair preferred).
• Ability to independently run cases with support.
• Strong client management skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset—interest in helping grow the practice.
• Existing portable business is welcome but not mandatory.

Compensation & Incentives

• Base Compensation: 125,000 - 175,000 base (depending on experience, flexible for candidates bringing large book of business)
• Commission percentage (Receipts-based model—not origination-based)
• Discretionary bonus, historically 10%+ .

Benefits

• 401(k) with safe harbor contribution
• Fully covered medical insurance; dental included
• Paid parking for attorneys
• Paid licensing and bar dues
• Transit subsidies
• Flexible PTO structure for attorneys