Associate Attorney

About the role

This position will be based in Spokane, Washington.

SALARY: $100,000-$150,000 annually
Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such skills, experience, and qualification for the role.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• $50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost
• 401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period
• Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering
• Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation
• Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time)
• $25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff
• Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development
• State bar and approved professional association dues covered
• $30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month
• Community engagement support: matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, taking, and defending depositions, and analyzing complex documents.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings and complex motions.
• Perform legal research.
• Make court appearances as necessary.
• Participate in case strategy discussions and contribute innovative ideas.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on cases.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Washington required
• At least one year of experience in litigation. Experience as a plaintiff’s attorney and/or prosecutorial or criminal defense experience preferred)
• Detail oriented and organized, be a team player, be reliable, and capable of multitasking and managing a high volume of time-critical projects under tight deadlines.
• This position requires excellent written and oral communication skills.

Job Details

My client is a client-centered law firm, specializing in mass torts/multi-district litigation, fire litigation, personal injury/wrongful death, civil rights, environmental law, insurance bad faith, and sex abuse/trafficking. The firm is home to the largest and most experienced fire litigation practice in the United States, representing more than 30,000 victims of wildfires and explosions caused by utilities, government negligence, railroads and corporate misconduct.