Senior Civil Litigation Associate Attorney 

Seattle, Washington | $160,000–$200,000/year + Bonus | Full-time, Onsite

Take ownership of meaningful civil litigation matters and represent clients through the stages that shape their legal and professional futures. This role offers substantial involvement in case strategy, motion practice, discovery, depositions, court appearances, settlement negotiations, and trials, with the support of experienced litigators.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary: $160,000–$200,000 annually.

• Generous bonus plan.

• Three weeks of paid vacation.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.

Join an established boutique litigation law firm in downtown Seattle with nearly 15 years of experience representing clients in civil litigation matters. Its practice includes employment law, civil litigation, licensing, and school law. The firm handles matters that can affect clients' careers, businesses, and legal rights, offering attorneys the opportunity to work directly with clients and experienced litigators on complex cases.

What You'll Do

• Manage civil litigation cases throughout the litigation process, with supervision as appropriate.

• Meet with clients, evaluate legal issues, assess case merits, and develop litigation strategies.

• Conduct legal research, analyze evidence and depositions, and interview witnesses.

• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents.

• Handle discovery, including document review, written discovery, and depositions.

• Depose opposing parties, expert witnesses, and third parties.

• Represent clients at court hearings, present oral arguments, and advocate on contested motions.

• Prepare for and participate in hearings and trials.

• Handle settlement negotiations and prepare settlement agreements.

• Maintain effective communication with clients throughout their cases.

What You'll Need

• At least 6 years of civil litigation experience.

• Strong motion practice experience.

• Demonstrated ability to handle civil litigation matters through multiple stages of litigation.

• Experience drafting motions, pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents.

• Hands-on experience with discovery, depositions, and legal research.

• Courtroom experience, including appearances and arguing motions.

• Ability to develop litigation strategies and manage cases with appropriate supervision.

• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational, and legal research skills.

• Ability to work full-time onsite in downtown Seattle.