Insurance Defense Associate Attorney — Litigation Pro

Smith Freed Eberhard; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bar Association dues

CLEs

Professional memberships

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Holidays and vacation

401(k) with Safe Harbor

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Attorney retreats

Lunch & Learns

Trial Talks

Job summary

Smith Freed Eberhard is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least four years of insurance defense experience to manage a diverse civil litigation caseload in Seattle, handling personal lines and CGL matters from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities include strategy development, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation, while maintaining strong client relationships and collaborating with a high-performing legal team.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association.
• Minimum of 4 years of insurance defense civil litigation experience.
• Experience with case management, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, and mediations/arbitrations.
• Ability to manage cases independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including evaluation, discovery, motions, depositions, mediations, arbitrations and trial prep.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies to protect client interests and drive favorable outcomes.
• Maintain strong client and opposing counsel relationships while collaborating with experts and colleagues.
• Draft and argue motions; conduct depositions; participate in hearings and other proceedings.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

Washington State Bar Association membership

Job description

Smith Freed Eberhard is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least four years of insurance defense experience to manage a diverse civil litigation caseload in Seattle, handling personal lines and CGL matters from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities include strategy development, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation, while maintaining strong client relationships and collaborating with a high-performing legal team.