Attorney | Litigation | Remote | 149080

Gilder Search Group; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employee premium coverage

Dental and vision premiums covered

401(k) with safe harbor contribution

Attorney referral incentives

Job summary

Gilder Search Group seeks a civil litigation attorney who values autonomy over caseload and schedule. You will handle complex construction defect and business litigation matters for a respected, multi-state firm with a collegial, relaxed culture and long-term attorney retention.

The role is fully remote, based in Washington, offering $130,000–$185,000 in salary plus bonuses tied to performance and billables. PTO is informal as long as billable expectations are met.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Civil litigation in Washington required.
• J.D. and Washington Bar membership required.
• Construction defect or business litigation experience preferred.
• Strong writing and legal research skills.
• Trial experience welcomed but not 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Trial experience

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

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.

Benefits

• 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

Salary Range:

$130,000–$185,000

Reference:

149080

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