Hybrid Civil Litigation Associate — Early Trial Experience

Australia-Employment; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Seattle, WA seeks an Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation to work on high‑exposure insurance defense matters in a hybrid setting. The role offers early courtroom experience and collaboration with seasoned litigators on complex cases. We require a J.D.

from an accredited law school and active bar licensure (or prompt eligibility). Candidates should have at least 1 year of civil litigation experience and strong research and writing skills, with the ability to manage deadlines in a

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license or ability to obtain promptly.
• At least 1 year of civil litigation experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on liability, damages, and coverage issues.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Argue motions in state and federal courts.
• Attend court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences.
• Evaluate claims and prepare liability and damages analyses for clients.
• Communicate effectively with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel.
• Prepare cases for trial, including exhibits, witness preparation, trial briefs, and jury instructions.
• Assist senior attorneys with complex litigation matters.
• Maintain accurate and timely billing, meeting an annual billable requirement of 1,800 hours

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation support

Deadlines management

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Jobot in Seattle, WA seeks an Associate Attorney in Civil Litigation to work on high‑exposure insurance defense matters in a hybrid setting. The role offers early courtroom experience and collaboration with seasoned litigators on complex cases. We require a J.D.

from an accredited law school and active bar licensure (or prompt eligibility). Candidates should have at least 1 year of civil litigation experience and strong research and writing skills, with the ability to manage deadlines in a