About the Role

Join a collaborative civil litigation practice handling employment law, school law, and general civil matters. You will manage cases from initiation through settlement or trial, with autonomy over your caseload and support from paralegals and experienced colleagues.

What You'll Do

Manage civil litigation cases from intake through resolution, including settlement or trial.

Draft and argue motions, conduct discovery, and take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and third parties.

Attend hearings and conduct bench and jury trials.

Meet with clients to develop litigation strategies and negotiate settlement agreements.

Collaborate with colleagues on case strategy in an in-office environment.

What We're Looking For

At least 6 years of civil litigation experience, including motion practice and discovery.

Experience independently managing cases and a caseload with minimal supervision.

Strong legal writing and motion practice skills, including drafting and arguing motions through summary judgment.

Deposition experience, including taking and defending depositions.

Trial experience as first or second chair, or demonstrated readiness to try cases.

Background in employment law, school law, insurance defense, or general civil litigation.

J.D. from an accredited law school and active Washington State Bar membership in good standing, or ability to obtain membership.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $150,000 to $200,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.

Location

On-site in Seattle, Washington. This role works in the office daily.