Associate Attorney - Personal Injury

The Advocates - PNW; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter/Metro Card Program or parking

Job summary

The Advocates - PNW is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Spokane office within a growing personal injury practice. The role involves handling cases from pre-litigation through settlement negotiations, and collaborating with a team of attorneys, assistants, and staff to secure optimal outcomes for clients.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of civil law experience, Washington Bar admission, and a passion for client-focused advocacy.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in civil law (personal injury preferred).
• Experience developing rapport with clients.
• Experience working with legal staff (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Handle an inventory of cases through pre-litigation and negotiations.
• Negotiate with insurance companies to secure fair compensation.
• Maintain clear, proactive communication with clients and team.
• Collaborate with a 17-attorney practice to manage caseload effectively.

Skills

Client management

Communication

Negotiation

Empathy

Education

Washington Bar admission

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

The Advocates is a growing personal injury law firm with branches across the United States. We are dedicated to representing victims of accidents with care and respect. Our team genuinely cares about and has empathy for the people who seek our help, and we are driven to get them the best results possible.The Spokane office of our PNW branch is looking for a driven and mission-oriented Associate Attorney to be a part of our team. You would become a vital part of a close-knit group of attorneys, legal assistants, paralegals, and staff who all share a profound dedication to supporting our clients throughout their recovery journeys.

About the Role

The Associate Attorney will join a team of 17 personal injury attorneys to take on an inventory of cases and be responsible for working them through pre-litigation and negotiating with the insurance company to ensure that our client gets fairly compensated for their damages. Each of our attorneys is highly invested in and involved with their clients, making client management and communication a key priority.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an associate attorney, admitted to the Washington Bar with three to five years of experience, ideally in civil law. You might be our ideal candidate if you:

• Enjoy helping and interacting with people
• Offer compassion to individuals who are injured and in crisis
• Are driven to win and not afraid of confronting opposing counsel to get the best results for our clients
• Enjoy finding creative solutions

Experience

• 3 - 5 years of experience in civil law (personal injury preferred)
• Experience developing rapport with clients
• Experience working with legal staff (preferred)

Work Model

Hybrid 2 days a week after 12-week fully on-site training period.

Compensation

$100,000 - $150,000 base compensation

• Up to 100% paid health, vision, and dental insurance (buy ups available)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter/Metro Card Program or parking spot