Litigation Associate Attorney

Scion Legal Staffing; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Unlimited PTO

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Scion Staffing, Inc. is seeking talented Litigation Associates to join a premier Pacific Northwest civil defense team in Seattle or Tacoma, Washington.

This role offers substantial ownership of cases and hands-on opportunities to handle depositions, motions, hearings, and discovery within a collaborative, mentor‑driven environment. The firm seeks lawyers with 3+ years of civil litigation experience and active Washington State Bar admission.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active Washington State Bar admission.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, managing discovery, and taking depositions.

Responsibilities

• Handle depositions, motions, hearings, discovery, and case strategy.
• Engage with clients and colleagues to develop litigation plans.
• Contribute to trial preparation and strategy in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Depositions

Motions & discovery

Job description

Looking for sophisticated litigation work without sacrificing your work-life balance?

A highly respected, established Pacific Northwest litigation firm is seeking talented Litigation Associates to join its growing teams in Seattle or Tacoma, Washington.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who enjoy substantive litigation, want greater ownership of their cases, and value working alongside experienced trial attorneys in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Whether your background is in insurance defense, medical malpractice, healthcare litigation, professional liability, or general civil litigation, this firm offers the opportunity to expand your practice while maintaining a sustainable workload.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive Compensation: $130,000-$200,000, depending on experience.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Approximately 2-3 days in office, with flexibility depending on experience and team needs.
• Unlimited PTO: Flexible time-off policy that supports life outside the office.
• Hands-On Litigation: Meaningful opportunities to handle depositions, motions, hearings, discovery, and case strategy.
• Mentorship & Growth: Work directly with experienced litigators who invest in attorney development.
• Career Advancement: Long-term growth opportunities within an established and respected litigation practice.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably on the defense side.
• Experience in medical malpractice, healthcare liability, or insurance defense is a plus, but not required.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions, managing discovery, and taking depositions.
• Confidence handling substantive litigation responsibilities and an interest in developing courtroom advocacy skills.
• Active Washington State Bar admission.

The Opportunity

You'll join a collegial team handling sophisticated civil defense matters for a diverse client base. The firm values attorneys who take initiative, enjoy solving complex legal problems, and want to continue developing their litigation and trial skills.

No unnecessary bureaucracy. No excessive billable-hour expectations. Just interesting litigation, supportive colleagues, and room to grow.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair-chance, arrest-, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.