Associate Attorney – Personal Injury (Washington Licensed)

Brumleylawfirm; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Bar dues paid

Professional liability insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Brumley Law Firm Car Accident Lawyers PLLC in Everett, WA seeks an experienced Associate Attorney licensed in WA and OR to manage a substantial personal injury caseload involving automobile collisions. You will work with our litigation team, support staff, and leadership to deliver outstanding representation while upholding ethics and professional standards.

The ideal candidate is confident in negotiations, comfortable in court, highly organized, and committed to excellent client service, with

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in Washington.
• Minimum of 3 years of plaintiff personal injury experience.
• Significant experience handling automobile accident cases.
• Experience managing litigation independently.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury caseload from intake through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy and evaluate liability and damages.
• Conduct client meetings and maintain regular communication.
• Review medical records and analyze damages.
• Prepare demand packages and settlement evaluations.
• Negotiate with insurance adjusters and defense counsel.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, mediation briefs, and trial documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Prepare cases for trial and assist in trying cases when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with legal assistants, paralegals, and negotiators.
• Mentor junior legal staff and contribute to firm training.
• Maintain accurate case notes and deadlines within the firm’s case management system.
• Meet productivity, client communication, and litigation performance expectations.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Case management

Communication

Education

Active license to practice law in Washington

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Location: Everett, WA
Firm: Brumley Law Firm Car Accident Lawyers PLLC
Practice Area: Plaintiff Personal Injury – Motor Vehicle Collisions Only
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience

About Brumley Law Firm

Brumley Law Firm Car Accident Lawyers is one of the Pacific Northwest's fastest-growing plaintiff personal injury law firms. We represent people—not insurance companies—and focus exclusively on motor vehicle accident cases. Our mission is simple: deliver exceptional client service while maximizing case value through aggressive advocacy, efficient case management, and teamwork.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney licensed in both Washington and Oregon who is ready to take ownership of a litigation caseload and become a long-term leader within our firm.

Position Summary

The Associate Attorney will independently manage a substantial caseload of pre-litigation and litigation matters involving automobile collisions. This attorney will work closely with our litigation team, support staff, and firm leadership to provide outstanding representation while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

The ideal candidate is confident in negotiations, comfortable in the courtroom, highly organized, and passionate about helping injured clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury caseload from intake through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategy and evaluate liability and damages.
• Conduct client meetings and maintain regular communication.
• Review medical records and analyze damages.
• Prepare demand packages and settlement evaluations.
• Negotiate with insurance adjusters and defense counsel.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, mediation briefs, and trial documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Attend court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Prepare cases for trial and assist in trying cases when necessary.
• Work collaboratively with legal assistants, paralegals, and negotiators.
• Mentor junior legal staff and contribute to firm training.
• Maintain accurate case notes and deadlines within the firm’s case management system.
• Meet productivity, client communication, and litigation performance expectations.

Qualifications

Required

• Active license to practice law in Washington.
• Minimum of 3 years of plaintiff personal injury experience.
• Significant experience handling automobile accident cases.
• Experience managing litigation independently.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and negotiation abilities.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Commitment to exceptional client service.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for court appearances.

Preferred

• Trial experience.
• Mediation and arbitration experience.
• Experience supervising support staff.
• Familiarity with Washington and Oregon civil procedure.
• Experience using case management software.

Compensation

Salary: $120,000 annually, depending on experience

Additional Compensation

• Performance bonuses
• Attorney referral bonuses
• Annual performance reviews with advancement opportunities
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Washington and Oregon Bar dues paid
• Professional liability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement for work travel
• Flexible work environment

What Success Looks Like

Successful attorneys at Brumley Law Firm:

• Resolve cases efficiently while maximizing client recovery.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients and staff.
• Exercise sound legal judgment.
• Take ownership of their caseload.
• Collaborate effectively with teammates.
• Continuously improve through coaching and professional development.

Why Join Brumley Law Firm?

We believe great attorneys should spend their time practicing law- not fighting unnecessary bureaucracy. Our systems, technology, and support staff allow our attorneys to focus on advocacy and client results. We are committed to building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement where talented professionals can build rewarding, long-term careers.

Brumley Law Firm Car Accident Lawyers PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.