Civil Litigation Associate (2–5 yrs) | Hybrid Seattle/Tacoma

PATTERSON BUCHANAN FOBES LEITCH, INC., PS; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with firm contribution

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional dues and CLE reimbursemen

Bonus opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Inc., P.S. (PBFL) seeks an experienced Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of civil litigation experience to join our growing litigation team in the Seattle area.

The successful candidate will work from downtown Seattle or Tacoma offices, handling a diverse client base and gaining meaningful litigation and case management experience in a collaborative environment. PBFL is a well-established Pacific Northwest law firm known for its strong litigation practice,

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association.
• 2-5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Ability to independently manage cases while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case analyses.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys.
• Maintain direct client contact and provide practical legal counsel.
• Manage case deadlines and work effectively within a team environment.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Research

Oral advocacy

Case management

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Inc., P.S. (PBFL) seeks an experienced Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of civil litigation experience to join our growing litigation team in the Seattle area.

The successful candidate will work from downtown Seattle or Tacoma offices, handling a diverse client base and gaining meaningful litigation and case management experience in a collaborative environment. PBFL is a well-established Pacific Northwest law firm known for its strong litigation practice,