Litigation Associate (1+ Yrs Exp)

Jobot; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Tacoma, WA is seeking an experienced litigation associate to join a civil defense practice focused on healthcare liability. You will handle depositions, motions, hearings, and trial, carrying your own caseload with strong support from partners.

We offer a flexible hybrid schedule (2 days in the office), a competitive salary up to $210k, and a team that values courtroom excellence, professional growth, and collegial collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of civil litigation experience, with a strong preference for medical malpractice or healthcare liability defense.
• Strong litigation instincts across the full lifecycle of a case — not just discrete tasks.
• Demonstrated experience with depositions, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Comfortable managing a busy docket and multiple simultaneous deadlines.
• Collaborative by nature; able to work within a team structure while owning your own matters.
• Defense-side background preferred; plaintiff-side attorneys with transferable skills will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active civil litigation caseload from intake through resolution or trial.
• Conduct depositions, defend clients at hearings, and participate in trial as lead or supporting counsel.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery, and dispositive filings.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; communicate regularly on case strategy and status.
• Work collaboratively with partners and senior attorneys while managing your own deadlines independently.
• Engage with experts, opposing counsel, and court staff with professionalism and precision.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment where attorneys support one another across matters.

Skills

Civil litigation

Depositions

Motion practice

Courtroom advocacy

Written communication

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Lexis

Job description

Job details

Hybrid Schedule (2 Days in Office) - Manageable Billables

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Scott Rundlett

Salary: $120,000 - $210,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a respected litigation firm with offices in the Pacific Northwest, known for our deep expertise in civil trial work and our commitment to client advocacy. Our team handles a wide range of complex litigation matters, including medical malpractice, personal injury, employment law, and commercial disputes. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, courtroom excellence, and dedication to professional growth

Why join us

We offer a flexible hybrid work model with just two in-office days per week after onboarding, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. Our attorneys benefit from hands-on litigation experience, a clear path to advancement, and a supportive team environment. With a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a bonus-eligible structure tied to a manageable billable target, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.

Job Details

We are looking for an experienced litigation associate to join a well-established civil defense firm with a strong focus on healthcare and medical professional liability matters. This is a role for someone who wants to be in the thick of it — depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trial — not someone looking to draft documents in the background and wait for a seat at the table. You'll carry your own caseload with the support of seasoned colleagues, and you'll have genuine opportunities to develop as a trial attorney. If you've been in litigation long enough to know what you want out of a firm and this sounds like it, we'd like to talk.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage an active civil litigation caseload from intake through resolution or trial
• Conduct depositions, defend clients at hearings, and participate in trial as lead or supporting counsel
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, discovery, and dispositive filings
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; communicate regularly on case strategy and status
• Work collaboratively with partners and senior attorneys while managing your own deadlines independently
• Engage with experts, opposing counsel, and court staff with professionalism and precision
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment where attorneys support one another across matters

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of civil litigation experience, with a strong preference for medical malpractice or healthcare liability defense
• Strong litigation instincts across the full lifecycle of a case — not just discrete tasks
• Demonstrated experience with depositions, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Comfortable managing a busy docket and multiple simultaneous deadlines
• Collaborative by nature; able to work within a team structure while owning your own matters
• Defense-side background preferred; plaintiff-side attorneys with transferable skills will be considered

REQUIREMENTS

• Active WA bar license in good standing
• 1+ years of litigation experience in a law firm setting
• Hybrid schedule: 2 days per week in office required after an initial acclimation period
• Must be comfortable with the pace and demands of an active litigation practice
• Lexis proficiency and standard litigation software skills expected

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.