Hybrid Litigation Associate - Courtroom Exposure & Growth

Jobot; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two days in office

Hybrid schedule

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement contributions

Mentorship

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Associate in Tacoma, WA, offering a hybrid schedule with two days in the office. The role provides exposure to all phases of civil defense litigation, direct client interaction, and meaningful responsibility for developing case strategies.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of litigation experience and are admitted to the WA bar. The position features competitive compensation ranging from $120,000 to $220,000 annually, plus benefits and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of litigation experience in a law firm environment.
• Experience handling civil litigation matters from multiple stages of a case.
• Medical malpractice, healthcare liability, professional liability, or insurance defense experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting motions, discovery, and other substantive litigation documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from assignment through resolution.
• Analyze claims, develop case strategy, and evaluate risk exposure.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation‑related filings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written advocacy materials.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments and strategy.
• Work with experts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and courts throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple matters while maintaining ownership of assigned cases.
• Maintain case deadlines, budgets, and litigation plans in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Case management

Trial preparation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

WA Bar admission

Tools

Legal research platforms

Litigation technology

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Associate in Tacoma, WA, offering a hybrid schedule with two days in the office. The role provides exposure to all phases of civil defense litigation, direct client interaction, and meaningful responsibility for developing case strategies.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of litigation experience and are admitted to the WA bar. The position features competitive compensation ranging from $120,000 to $220,000 annually, plus benefits and opportunities for growth