Attorney

Mission Recruiting, LLC; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Recruiting, LLC seeks a civil litigation attorney who values autonomy over their caseload and schedule. You will work on construction defect and business litigation matters for a respected, multi-state firm with a collegial, relaxed culture and long-term attorney retention.

This fully remote role, based in Washington, offers $130,000–$185,000 in salary, plus bonuses tied to performance and billables.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience in civil matters.
• Washington civil litigation experience is required.
• JD from an accredited law school and WA Bar membership are required.

Responsibilities

• Handle construction defect, civil, and business litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and legal research memoranda.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate with senior litigators on case strategy and execution.
• Manage own time with an informal PTO structure while meeting billable targets.

Skills

Litigation experience

Civil litigation (WA)

Construction defect / business lit.

Legal research

Trial experience (a plus)

J.D. + WA Bar

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Washington Bar admission

Job description

If you're a civil litigation attorney who wants autonomy over your caseload and your schedule, this opportunity offers the chance to work on complex construction defect and business litigation matters for a respected, multi-state firm known for a collegial, relaxed culture and long-term attorney retention.

What's in it for you? You'll manage a wide array of civil litigation matters, handling discovery, depositions, and court appearances, with trial experience welcomed but not required. The role is fully remote, based in Washington, and offers $130,000–$185,000 in salary, plus monthly and annual bonuses tied to performance and billables. Attorneys are trusted to manage their own time, with an informal PTO structure as long as billable expectations are met.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Civil litigation experience in Washington required
• Construction defect and/or business litigation experience preferred
• Strong writing and legal research skills
• Trial experience a plus, not required
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Washington Bar membership required

The Role

• Handle construction defect, civil, and business litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and legal research memoranda
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate with senior litigators on case strategy and execution
• The position is remote, based in Washington. The annual billable-hours requirement is 1,800 hours, with an informal, trust-based approach to scheduling and PTO.
• Medical coverage through Paychex PEO (Aetna and Kaiser Permanente plan options), with the firm paying 100% of employee premiums
• Dental through MetLife and vision through Superior Vision, with the firm paying 100% of premiums for employees and dependents
• Employer-paid group term life insurance, with voluntary life and supplemental insurance options, plus Section 125 FSA/HSA pre-tax options
• 401(k) with a 3% employer safe harbor contribution (eligible and fully vested after six months), an Employee Assistance Program, and attorney referral incentives