2 to 4 Year Associate Attorney - WA Barred

Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 166,500 - 203,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with profit-sharing

Company-provided iPhone and laptop

Health savings account

Paid time off

Job summary

Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC is looking for a committed Associate Attorney in Seattle to join our litigation practice group. The role focuses on personal injury litigation, especially for childhood sexual abuse survivors. We're seeking candidates with at least 2 years of experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a valid WA law license.

This full-time position offers an annual salary starting at $185,000 with a generous bonus structure and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, 401(k) with profit sharing, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in litigation, clerking after bar admission accepted.
• Strong interest in personal injury litigation and advocacy for survivors.
• Ability to manage cases from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases through the litigation process.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Draft persuasive motions and present in court.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Take cases to trial.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Research abilities

Writing abilities

Attention to detail

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Valid license to practice law in Washington

Job description

Associate Attorney – WA Barred, with opportunity for trial experience

Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC (PCVA), a national plaintiff's law firm with a team of 36 accomplished attorneys, is seeking a talented and dedicated Associate Attorney with 2 or more years of experience to join our litigation practice group. This is a full‑time position in our Seattle office.

Our firm continues to expand, and this position will focus on the growing practice of seeking justice for sexual abuse survivors. It is ideal for a junior attorney eager to develop litigation and trial skills. Being a smaller firm, you will be entrusted with more responsibility than your peers at large firms.

As an Associate Attorney at PCVA, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients by handling many aspects of litigation, which may include:

• Managing cases from inception to completion
• Maintaining strong client relationships
• Drafting persuasive motions and confidently presenting arguments in court
• Skillfully conducting and defending depositions
• Successfully taking cases to trial

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A strong interest in complex plaintiffs' personal injury litigation and a passion for advocating on behalf of survivors of childhood sexual abuse
• 2+ years of experience in litigation (clerking after bar admission will be considered)
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional research and writing abilities
• A robust work ethic and meticulous attention to detail, including the capacity to multi‑task under pressure
• A valid license to practice law in Washington

The compensation structure for this position provides an annual salary starting at $185,000 dependent on experience, plus a generous bonus program which rewards experience and performance. In 2025, our associates with 2 to 4 years of experience received total compensation ranging between $250,000 and $500,000.

Our bonus structure is comprised of two components. The first, an objective bonus, is triggered when the firm successfully achieves its annual revenue target. The second component is a subjective bonus, allocated at the end of the year, which is designed to recognize individual performance. We maintain an annual billing requirement of 1900+ hours for all attorneys plus 100 marketing hours annually.

As a contingency‑based firm, we operate under the principle that our victories are shared. This principle is embodied in our bonus structure, rewarding our attorneys generously whenever the firm succeeds.

• Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a profit‑sharing component
• Company‑provided iPhone and laptop
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Job Type: Full‑time

To apply, please submit resume, law school transcript, and a legal writing sample.