Associate Attorney (0-3 years)

Randstad USA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision coverage

CLE & marketing budgets

Bar dues coverage

Sabbatical program

Transit allowance

Equipment stipend

In-building gym

Job summary

Randstad USA in Seattle, WA seeks a Complex Litigation Associate (0–3 years) to handle deep civil matters from intake to trial and appeal. The role emphasizes mentorship, trial exposure, and a co-counsel model with partners.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) with a strong bonus history, comprehensive rewards, and opportunities for professional growth in a premier plaintiff-side firm.

Qualifications

• J.D. and an active Washington license (or eligibility within 1 year).
• Demonstrated commitment to civil justice.

Responsibilities

• Work up complex civil matters (personal injury, civil rights, employment, toxic torts, class actions) from intake through trial and appeal.
• Draft high-level briefs, summary judgment motions, discovery motions, and appellate filings.
• Prepare expert and lay witnesses for deposition and trial testimony.
• Conduct oral arguments and co-counsel cases at trial (voir dire, opening/closing statements, direct/cross-examinations).

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Base Salary: $130,000 – $142,000 + Exceptional Bonus History

Work Format: Hybrid (3 Days In-Office / 2 Days Remote) | Downtown Seattle, WA

Experience Level: 0–3 Years of Legal Practice Experience

Why Join This Team?

Are you an early-career litigator seeking true trial exposure, active co-counsel mentorship, and high-impact civil justice advocacy without the burnout of billable quotas?

A premier, mission-driven plaintiff-side law firm in downtown Seattle is seeking a Complex Litigation Associate (0–3 years experience). Staffed using a collaborative co-counsel model (at least two attorneys per matter), every case provides direct access to seasoned partners, structured mentorship, and courtroom advocacy.

Key Highlights & Perks

Zero Billable Hours: Spend 100% of your time on deep, high-quality legal work and a balanced life.

Unmatched Bonus History:

• Discretionary associate bonus paid out for 20+ consecutive years.
• Year-end performance bonus historically exceeds 50% of base salary.
• Potential signing bonus considered for the right candidate.

Comprehensive Total Rewards: 401(k) match + annual profit-sharing, 100% covered health/dental/vision, CLE & individual marketing budgets, full Bar dues coverage, sabbatical program, transit allowance, equipment stipend, and a free in-building gym.

What You’ll Do

• Work up complex civil matters (personal injury, civil rights, employment, toxic torts, class actions) from intake through trial and appeal.
• Draft high-level briefs, summary judgment motions, discovery motions, and appellate filings.
• Prepare expert and lay witnesses for deposition and trial testimony.
• Conduct oral arguments and co-counsel cases at trial (voir dire, opening/closing statements, direct/cross-examinations).

Qualifications

• Required: Juris Doctor (J.D.) + active WA license (or eligible to obtain within 1 year) + demonstrated commitment to civil justice.
• Desired: Prior pre-law professional experience, Spanish fluency, or law school Mock Trial / Moot Court experience.