Associate Attorney Insurance Coverage and Litigation

Job Overview:

A law firm seeks a motivated Associate Attorney to join its insurance coverage and complex litigation practice in Seattle, WA. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, where the attorney will handle various aspects of civil litigation, including insurance coverage matters. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience managing cases from inception to trial. This is a full-time, in-office position offering competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Duties:

• Manage cases from initiation through resolution, working closely with a legal team.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal correspondence, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of case law, statutes, regulations, and policy language.
• Review and analyze documents such as claims files, discovery documents, and court filings.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and meetings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and expert witnesses.
• Assist in trial preparation and attend trials as necessary.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance coverage and/or civil litigation.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical abilities.
• Experience with all phases of civil litigation, including discovery, depositions, motions practice, and trial preparation.
• Proactive case management skills with the ability to handle deadlines and pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active Washington Bar admission is required.

Skills:

• Strong legal writing and drafting skills.
• Proficiency in conducting legal research and document analysis.
• Experience in case management and courtroom proceedings.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a legal team and manage client relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (20 days).
• Long-term care insurance.

This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work on challenging insurance coverage and litigation cases in a supportive and growth-oriented environment. Ideal for attorneys eager to develop their litigation skills while contributing to a team focused on achieving excellent client outcomes.

For some years this law firm has aggressively defending the rights of their clients. Their areas of practice include complex insurance coverage, commercial litigation, professional liability, significant construction defect claims, and alternative dispute resolution. The firm is located in Washington.