Personal Injury Attorney

About the role

The firm is seeking a driven Personal Injury Attorney who wants to build a long-term future with a growing practice. The ideal candidate is smart, resourceful, hard-working, and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of personal injury cases from intake to resolution.
• Negotiate directly with insurance companies to maximize client recoveries.
• Draft, file, and argue motions in Superior Courts and Federal Courts.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle arbitrations.
• Assist with discovery, case preparation, and client communication.
• Move cases forward with urgency, strategy, and good judgment.
• Be willing to jump in wherever needed, including administrative tasks when necessary.
• Test and leverage AI tools, including Clio and Eve, to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Requirements

• Have meaningful personal injury experience and understand how to move cases forward.
• Enjoy negotiating with insurance companies and advocating for strong client outcomes.
• Know when to follow up, when to escalate, and how to use litigation strategy to create leverage.
• Communicate clearly and patiently with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Care about serving immigrant clients, professional drivers, small business owners, and others who may need extra guidance through the legal process.
• Are comfortable in a small, entrepreneurial firm where attorneys are expected to be hands-on.
• Want a long-term opportunity with a path toward leadership, partnership, or ownership interest.
• Are curious about using technology and AI to improve the practice of law.

Qualifications

• JD and active license to practice in Washington (or ability to waive in).
• 2 years of personal injury experience required.
• Solid track record negotiating with insurance companies required.
• Experience taking depositions required.
• Arbitration experience strongly desired.
• Civil litigation experience, including drafting and filing motions, is a plus.

Skills

• Highly intelligent, resourceful, and willing to work hard.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — someone who sees this as a career-building opportunity, not just a job.

Benefits

• Bonuses based on personal and firm performance.
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• PTO (all-in-one package).
• Parking pass.
• 401(k) with matching.

Pay

The pay range for this role is: $100,000 - $200,000 USD per year (Seattle, WA).