Litigation Associate (1+ Yrs Exp)

Job description

Litigation Associate (1+ Yrs Exp)

$ - $ per year | Tacoma, WA | Hybrid | Permanent

Hybrid Schedule (2 Days in Office) - Manageable Billables

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

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 (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information 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 federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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Worksite address

seattle, WA, 98127, US

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