Litigation Associate (1+ Yrs Exp)

Want to learn more about this role and Jobot? Click our Jobot logo and follow our LinkedIn page! Hybrid Schedule (2 Days in Office) - Manageable Billables This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Rundlett Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $120,000 - $210,000 per year A bit about us We are a respected litigation firm with offices in the Pacific Northwest, known for our deep expertise in civil trial work and our commitment to client advocacy. Our team handles a wide range of complex litigation matters, including medical malpractice, personal injury, employment law, and commercial disputes. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, courtroom excellence, and dedication to professional growth. Why join us We offer a flexible hybrid work model with just two in-office days per week after onboarding, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. Our attorneys benefit from hands-on litigation experience, a clear path to advancement, and a supportive team environment. With a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a bonus-eligible structure tied to a manageable billable target, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive. Job Details We are looking for an experienced litigation associate to join a well-established civil defense firm with a strong focus on healthcare and medical professional liability matters. This is a role for someone who wants to be in the thick of it — depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial — not someone looking to draft documents in the background and wait for a seat at the table. You'll carry your own caseload with the support of seasoned colleagues, and you'll have genuine opportunities to develop as a trial attorney. If you've been in litigation long enough to know what you want out of a firm and this sounds like it, we'd like to talk. Manage an active civil litigation caseload from intake through resolution or trial Conduct depositions, defend clients at hearings, and participate in trial as lead or supporting counsel Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery, and dispositive filings Develop and maintain strong client relationships; communicate regularly on case strategy and status Work collaboratively with partners and senior attorneys while managing your own deadlines independently Engage with experts, opposing counsel, and court staff with professionalism and precision Contribute to a team-oriented environment where attorneys support one another across matters Qualifications 1+ years of civil litigation experience, with a strong preference for medical malpractice or healthcare liability defense Strong litigation instincts across the full lifecycle of a case — not just discrete tasks Demonstrated experience with depositions, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy Excellent written and oral communication skills Comfortable managing a busy docket and multiple simultaneous deadlines Collaborative by nature; able to work within a team structure while owning your own matters Defense-side background preferred; plaintiff-side attorneys with transferable skills will be considered Requirements Active WA bar license in good standing 1+ years of litigation experience in a law firm setting Hybrid schedule: 2 days per week in office required after an initial acclimation period Must be comfortable with the pace and demands of an active litigation practice Lexis proficiency and standard litigation software skills expected Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Easy Apply" button. Equal Opportunity Employer Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot\'s Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobot