Attorney/Lawyer

We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to join a legal team in Seattle, Washington. The team is open-minded on background and welcomes strong attorneys from a variety of practice areas, including criminal law, prosecution, public defense, government, litigation-focused practices, and judicial clerks.

About the role

This role focuses on complex litigation matters involving insurance coverage, construction defect, product liability, detail-oriented liability, and general civil disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy.
• Handle depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances.
• Collaborate directly with partners on complex insurance and commercial disputes.
• Communicate regularly with clients, carriers, claims professionals, and opposing counsel.
• Participate in trial preparation and support litigation through verdict when necessary.
• Analyze coverage issues and provide practical risk-management guidance to clients.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law and good standing in the applicable jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated experience handling civil litigation matters through multiple stages of the legal process.
• Strong ability to draft motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery documents with precision and clarity.
• Proven legal research and analytical skills for evaluating complex factual and legal issues.
• Experience representing clients in formal proceedings such as hearings, depositions, mediations, or trials.
• Effective communication and client relationship skills, with the ability to explain legal matters clearly.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail when managing deadlines, files, and procedural requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.