Associate Attorney

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions seeks a Contract Litigation Attorney to support a busy landlord/tenant practice in Bellevue, WA. This role offers immediate courtroom exposure, hands-on case management, and a chance to handle housing-related litigation from intake to resolution.

You will draft pleadings and motions, conduct legal research, and attend hearings, mediations, and arbitrations. The position emphasizes independent case management in a fast-paced environment and strong client communication.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Washington State Bar license preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle landlord/tenant litigation matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal correspondence.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case analyses.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and arbitrations.
• Take and defend depositions as needed.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy and developments.
• Negotiate settlements and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Maintain case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on litigation strategy.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Contract Litigation Attorney – Landlord/Tenant Law

Position Overview

LHH is working with a respected law firm is seeking a Contract Litigation Attorney to support a busy landlord/tenant practice. This position offers an opportunity to work on a variety of housing-related litigation matters, providing immediate courtroom exposure and hands‑on case management responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Handle landlord/tenant litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and prepare case analyses
• Attend court hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and arbitrations
• Take and defend depositions as needed
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case strategy and developments
• Negotiate settlements and resolve disputes efficiently
• Maintain case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on litigation strategy

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active Washington State Bar license preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases independently
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment

Preferred Experience

• Eviction proceedings
• Housing law
• Legal aid or tenant advocacy work

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $55 - $85 per hour

Location: Bellevue, WA (100% In-Office)

Employment Type: Contract Attorney

Duration: Open-Ended / Project-Based (Potential Extension/Direct Hire- Based on Business Needs)

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

*Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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