FULL TIME Associate Attorney

Job Description ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
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Puget Law Group (PLG) , the Pacific Northwest's largest and premier-rated Criminal Defense and Injury Law Firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing team of defenders.
At Puget Law Group, we empower clients facing their darkest hours by delivering unwavering advocacy and pursuing justice. This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated attorney who is eager to gain significant courtroom experience, develop trial skills, and grow alongside some of the most experienced criminal defense attorneys in Washington. We are proud that multiple attorneys from PLG have gone on to become judges, a testament to the caliber of talent and leadership within our firm.

The Associate Attorney we seek is proactive, resourceful, accountable, and committed to becoming an exceptional advocate. This is a hands-on litigation position offering immediate courtroom experience and significant professional development opportunities.
Manage a caseload of criminal matters, including DUI's, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and, depending on experience and development, felony cases.
Represent clients in Washington's Municipal, District, and Superior Courts.
Draft and argue motions, including evidentiary, suppression, and other pretrial motions.
Develop case strategy through investigation, legal research, and collaboration with fellow attorneys.
Negotiate with prosecutors and opposing counsel to achieve favorable outcomes.
Learn from and collaborate with a team that includes former prosecutors and highly accomplished criminal defense attorneys.
Participate in content creation, community engagement, marketing initiatives, and branding efforts that support the continued growth of the firm.
We fight for our clients with integrity, creativity, and relentless advocacy.

Our experienced team of criminal defense attorneys possesses more combined criminal law experience than any criminal defense firm in the Pacific Northwest. This position offers a unique opportunity to accelerate your development as a criminal defense attorney while gaining meaningful courtroom experience and work among some of the region's most respected attorneys.

Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
Ability and willingness to travel between our Tacoma, Seattle, and Kent offices and courts as needed.
Criminal law experience through private practice, public defense, prosecution, judicial clerkships, internships, or externships.
Experience appearing in Municipal, District, and Superior Courts.
Former prosecutor experience.
Bilingual candidates, particularly those fluent in Spanish .
Prior trial advocacy or significant courtroom experience.
We empower clients facing their darkest hours by delivering unwavering advocacy and pursuing justice. Our attorneys collaborate on strategy, share knowledge, and help each other grow both professionally and personally.

Immediate 401(k) matching
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
This is a full-time salaried position primarily based out of our Tacoma office , with opportunities to work in our Seattle office as business needs require.

If you're ready to fight for people at their darkest hour, develop into an exceptional trial attorney, and grow with one of the fastest-growing law firms in America, we want to hear from you.
Community involvement.
Athletic, military, or other high-performance backgrounds.
Diverse interests and accomplishments outside of law.
Puget Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
nCompany Description Puget Law Group is one of the top rated and fastest growing law firms representing clients in DUI defense, criminal defense, and personal injury matters.
Puget Law Group is one of the top rated and fastest growing law firms representing clients in DUI defense, criminal defense, and personal injury matters.