Attorney

The Ye Law Firm; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health & Wellness

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

Team culture

Job summary

The Ye Law Firm in Federal Way, WA seeks a Senior Trial Associate Attorney to lead complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation with substantial autonomy.

You will independently manage significant matters from assignment through resolution, supervise depositions and motions, mentor developing attorneys, and work with leadership to raise the standard of excellence in plaintiff personal injury practice.

This hybrid role offers challenging work, collaborative culture, and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active Washington bar license in good standing.
• Approximately 7+ years of civil litigation experience with independent matter management.
• Extensive deposition, motion, and bench trial experience.
• Strong mediation and settlement conference experience.
• Excellent client counseling, writing, and strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation from assignment through resolution
• Conduct depositions and key witness examinations
• Prepare and argue dispositive, evidentiary, and substantive motions
• Lead mediations, settlement conferences, and negotiations
• Prepare clients, experts, and witnesses for deposition and trial
• Develop liability, damages, and trial themes
• Mentor and support developing attorneys
• Improve litigation operations and client service
• Contribute to the continued excellence and growth of the firm's litigation practice

Skills

Trial litigation

Deposition

Mediation

Legal writing

Client counseling

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Case management

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

SmartAdvocate

Job description

Title: Senior Trial Associate Attorney (Hybrid)

Location: Federal Way, Washington

Salary: $150,000 - 200,000, Annually, Depending on Experience

About Ye Law Firm

At The Ye Law Firm, we exist because our clients' catastrophic injuries are personal to us, and we are committed to ensuring they receive justice. We are an established and growing plaintiff personal injury firm serving the Pacific Northwest, dedicated to exceptional advocacy, operational excellence, and unwavering client service. As we grow, we remain deeply rooted in a culture of stewardship, truth, service, accountability, and respect for the dignity of every person. Every team member plays an essential role in protecting our culture and delivering extraordinary results for our clients.

This role is designed for an experienced litigator who is ready to assume primary responsibility for complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation while partnering with firm leadership to continue raising the standard of excellence in our practice.

You will join an active litigation practice handling complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. This role is ideal for an experienced litigator seeking greater autonomy, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to help strengthen an established and growing plaintiff personal injury practice. You will independently manage significant litigation matters from assignment through resolution. This work demands exceptional preparation, sound judgment, strategic advocacy, and genuine compassion.

This position is intended for an attorney who is comfortable exercising independent judgment, leading complex litigation with minimal supervision, and serving as a trusted resource for clients and colleagues.

The ideal candidate sees the person behind the file. We believe exceptional advocacy begins with understanding each client's story and standing beside them through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. If you believe every client deserves to be fully seen, fully understood, and fully represented, we would welcome a conversation.

To learn more, visit www.theyelawfirm.com.

Is This the Right Opportunity for You?

We are not a settlement mill, and we are not a volume practice

We believe exceptional outcomes are built through preparation, mature judgment, and genuine client advocacy

We believe great trial work begins long before trial

Our attorneys are expected to think strategically, prepare thoroughly, and treat every client as a person—not a file

If you are looking to maximize volume over preparation, this position is likely not the right fit

If you believe every case deserves thoughtful preparation and every client deserves exceptional advocacy, this position may be the right fit

We believe great trial lawyers are distinguished not only by their legal skill, but by their judgment, preparation, stewardship, and commitment to serving clients with excellence

What Success Looks Like

The successful attorney:

• Exercises sound judgment
• Prepares relentlessly
• Earns clients' trust
• Thinks strategically
• Takes ownership
• Strengthens the team
• Protects every client's story
• Leaves the litigation practice stronger than they found it
• Generous PTO: 15 days and 7 Firm-observed holidays
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance (after a 90-day probationary period)
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with firm contributions (beginning after 12 months of employment)
• Bonus Opportunities: Bonus opportunities available, including case-based rewards and referral incentives—no rainmaker pressure.
• Professional Development: CLEs, bar memberships, and malpractice insurance are covered by the firm (within reasonable annual limits). We also support your community-building efforts by covering memberships like BNI—giving you the tools, not just the expectation, to grow your impact.
• Team Culture: Quarterly team gatherings and a collaborative, collegial environment

Responsibilities

• Independently manage catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation from assignment through resolution
• Conduct depositions and key witness examinations
• Prepare and argue dispositive, evidentiary, and substantive motions
• Lead mediations, settlement conferences, and negotiations
• Prepare clients, experts, and witnesses for deposition and trial
• Develop liability, damages, and trial themes
• Mentor and support developing attorneys
• Improve litigation operations and client service
• Contribute to the continued excellence and growth of the firm's litigation practice

Requirements

• A J.D. degree and active Washington bar license in good standing
• Approximately 7+ years of civil litigation experience, with substantial experience independently managing complex litigation matters.
• Extensive deposition, motion, and bench trial experience
• Significant mediation and settlement conference experience
• Strong motion practice and legal writing skills
• Excellent client counseling and communication abilities
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and strategic thinking
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters
• Desire to mentor and develop less experienced attorneys
• Commitment to client advocacy and exceptional case preparation

Bonus

• First-chair jury trial experience
• Personal injury, insurance defense, civil, and/or employment law experience
• Familiarity with case management software, especially SmartAdvocate

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not representative of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

The Ye Law Firm is an equal-opportunity employer. The position is located in the firm’s Federal Way, Washington office. Relocation Assistance is not offered for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.