Civil Litigation Associate – Hybrid (Seattle/Tacoma)

PATTERSON BUCHANAN FOBES LEITCH, INC., PS; Tacoma (WA); Hybride; USD 125 000 - 145 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Inc., P.S. (PBFL) is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of civil litigation experience to join our growing litigation team in the Seattle or Tacoma offices.

Join a well-established Pacific Northwest firm known for its strong litigation practice, client service, and professional development, offering a collaborative work environment and opportunity for meaningful courtroom and case management experience.

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 with colleagues.

Responsabilités

• 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 with partners and senior attorneys.
• Maintain direct client contact and provide practical legal counsel.
• Manage case deadlines and work within a team environment.

Connaissances

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Communication

Formation

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active membership in Washington State Bar

Description du poste

Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Inc., P.S. (PBFL) is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of civil litigation experience to join our growing litigation team in the Seattle or Tacoma offices.

Join a well-established Pacific Northwest firm known for its strong litigation practice, client service, and professional development, offering a collaborative work environment and opportunity for meaningful courtroom and case management experience.