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Jobot lists this Litigation Associate (1+ Yrs Exp) opportunity in tacoma, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job details
Hybrid Schedule (2 Days in Office) - Manageable Billables
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Rundlett
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.
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.
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Worksite address
tacoma, WA, 98417, US
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