Litigation Attorney

Hanson Baker; Bellevue (WA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with Safe Harbor

Job summary

Hanson Baker Ludlow Drumheller P.S. (Hanson Baker) in Bellevue, Washington seeks a litigation attorney with 4–8 years of civil litigation experience to join a well-regarded AV‑rated firm focused on real estate, construction, creditors’ rights, and probate.

This full-time role offers promotion to shareholder or of counsel. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, handling discovery, depositions, court appearances, mediations and trials, with remote-work options and a competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Civil litigation experience in pleadings, discovery, and trials/arbitrations.
• Proven track record of high-quality work product.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
• Strong time-management and deadline-prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and other court submissions.
• Propound and respond to discovery requests.
• Conduct client and witness interviews; take and defend depositions.
• Appear in court and mediation; negotiate settlements.
• Collaborate with expert witnesses and trial teams.

Skills

Civil litigation

First/second chair

Strong communication

Independent and team player

Time management

Job description

Hanson Baker Ludlow Drumheller P.S. (Hanson Baker) is looking to add a litigation attorney with 4 – 8 years’ experience. Hanson Baker is an AV-rated law firm based in Bellevue, Washington. Our practice focuses on real estate and related areas, including construction, creditors’ rights, and estate planning and probate.

This is a full-time position with opportunities for promotion to shareholder or of counsel.

Job duties include:

• Drafting pleadings, motions, and other court submissions
• Propounding and responding to discovery requests
• Conducting investigations and interviews of clients and witnesses
• Taking and defending depositions
• Court appearances
• Working with expert witnesses
• Attending mediations and conducting settlement negotiations
• Attending trials and arbitrations

Necessary skills and qualifications include:

• First- or second-chair experience with all aspects of civil litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution, and trials or arbitrations
• Track record of consistently delivering high-quality work product
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Salary range is $140,000 – $205,000 depending on qualifications and experience, plus quarterly and annual bonuses based on performance.

Billable requirement for this role is 1,500 hours annually.

Hanson Baker is an at-will employer, with opportunities to work remotely. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance, long-term disability insurance and $100,000 life insurance. Dependent health coverage is paid by employee
• Eligibility for 401(k) after one year, including a 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and paid sick leave

Hanson Baker Ludlow Drumheller is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we make all employment related decisions—including hiring, training, professional development, compensation, advancement, and partnership consideration—without regard to race, sex, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are also dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, and we offer reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences that strengthen our legal practice and enhance our ability to represent clients effectively. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.