Litigation Attorney

SR Staffing; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Mentorship and development

Profit-sharing program

Full medical coverage

Strong retention

Job summary

SR Staffing represents a premier litigation client in Seattle seeking an Associate Attorney to join its civil litigation practice. The role offers exposure to sophisticated matters, hands-on case responsibility, mentorship, and strong compensation potential.

Ideal candidates may have varying levels of litigation experience and the firm emphasizes mentorship and career growth with meaningful responsibility from day one.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in Washington State with JD.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Litigation experience preferred but not required a specific number of years.

Responsibilities

• Defend governmental entities across Washington state in civil litigation.
• Handle all phases of litigation from filing to trial.
• Work with government defense teams on complex matters.
• Receive mentorship from accomplished litigators.

Skills

Licensed attorney in Washington State

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation experience

Self-starter

Collaborating with senior attorneys

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Our client is a premier litigation firm in Seattle seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing civil litigation practice. This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated and impactful litigation matters, hands‑on case responsibility, substantial mentorship, and outstanding compensation potential.

Whether you have a few years of litigation experience or are a more seasoned attorney looking for your next challenge, the firm is open to considering strong candidates at multiple experience levels.

Position Overview

This role focuses on the defense of governmental entities throughout Washington State in a fast‑paced litigation environment. Attorneys can expect to work on all phases of litigation and gain experience across a diverse range of complex matters, including:

• Employment Law
• School Law
• Police Liability
• Use of Force Claims
• False Arrest Claims
• Road Design Litigation
• Wrongful Death Matters

The firm is committed to providing associates with meaningful responsibility from day one, while also offering strong mentorship from highly accomplished litigators.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Hybrid schedule with only 2 days per week in the Seattle office
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Direct exposure to sophisticated litigation matters
• Opportunity to handle increasing levels of case responsibility
• Collegial and collaborative culture
• Excellent long‑term career growth potential
• Exceptional attorney retention

Many attorneys at the firm began their careers as prosecutors, Assistant Attorneys General, or military JAG attorneys and bring significant courtroom and trial experience to the team.

• Attorneys with approximately 2 years of experience have recently joined at $125,000 base
• Senior‑level and partner‑track candidates may command up to $200,000 base
• Defined billable‑hour bonus structure
• Discretionary performance bonus
• Discretionary firm profitability bonus
• Full medical coverage
• Industry‑leading firm‑funded profit‑sharing program

Profit Sharing

One of the most compelling aspects of this opportunity is the firm's profit‑sharing model. The firm generally contributes approximately 15% of every dollar earned toward employee profit sharing, fully funded by the firm and not employee contributions.

Firm Overview

For more than 50 years, our client has built a reputation as one of Washington's premier litigation firms, serving both public and private sector clients throughout the state.

The firm's attorneys have backgrounds that include:

• City and County Prosecutors
• Washington State Assistant Attorneys General
• U.S. Marine Corps JAG
• U.S. Army JAG
• U.S. Air Force JAG

Year after year, the firm successfully tries cases in both state and federal courts, combining innovative litigation strategies, cost‑effective advocacy, and exceptional trial skills to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.

Ideal Candidate

• Licensed attorney in Washington State
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Litigation experience is preferred but not restricted to a specific number of years
• Self‑starter with a desire to develop trial and litigation skills
• Interested in long‑term career growth and mentorship
• Ability to manage cases and work collaboratively with senior attorneys