Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney to join their Yakima, Washington office on a full-time, partnership-track basis. The attorney will support the firm's personal injury practice by managing a caseload, performing legal research, and evaluating case potential under senior supervision.

The role emphasizes client communication, collaboration with medical providers, and proactive case development toward resolution, with opportunities for growth in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice and manage client expectations.
• Proficiency in legal research and medical records review.
• Effective negotiation skills for insurance claims and dispute resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Prior experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred; trial experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload under senior attorney supervision.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel.
• Assist in negotiating settlements and preparing for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Participate in hearings and depositions as needed.
• Collaborate on case strategy and maintain accurate case files.

Skills

Legal research

Client communication

Negotiation

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join their team in Yakima, WA. This full-time, partnership-track position involves supporting the firm's personal injury practice by managing a caseload, conducting legal research, and preparing case evaluations. The role requires regular communication with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel to advance cases toward resolution.

Duties

• Manage a caseload under senior attorney supervision.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel.
• Assist in negotiating settlements and preparing for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Participate in hearings and depositions as needed.
• Collaborate on case strategy and maintain accurate case files.

Requirements

• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice and manage client expectations.
• Proficiency in legal research and medical records review.
• Effective negotiation skills for insurance claims and dispute resolution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
• Prior experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred; trial experience is a plus.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active license or eligibility for timely admission to practice law in Washington state.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Maintain professionalism with clients and opposing parties.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance