Products Liability Litigation Attorney

Orionplacement; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and PTO

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

A Pacific Northwest litigation firm is looking for a senior attorney to handle products liability and personal injury cases. This position offers significant autonomy, responsibility, and the chance to work with seasoned trial lawyers. Candidates must have a J.D. and be licensed in Washington, with at least 5 years of litigation experience. The firm values professionalism and provides a supportive, flexible work culture alongside a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Washington State, Oregon license is a plus.
• 5+ years of litigation experience required.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Experience with science- or medicine-driven litigation issues strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Defend products liability matters with minimal supervision.
• Draft and review litigation documents.
• Represent clients in court and other proceedings.
• Prepare defenses and conduct depositions.
• Maintain a minimum annual billable requirement of 1,800 hours.

Skills

Litigation experience

Analytical skills

Strong writing skills

Deposition skills

Case management skills

Independent work ability

Education

J.D.

Job description

Pay

$160,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a highly respected Pacific Northwest litigation firm with a long-standing reputation and sophisticated practice
• Handle substantial products liability, toxic tort, wrongful death, and personal injury defense matters
• Step into a senior-level role with meaningful autonomy, responsibility, and client-facing work
• Work alongside experienced trial lawyers in a firm that values professionalism, service, and long-term growth
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid structure with strong benefits and a collaborative team environment

Location

Hybrid opportunity based in Seattle, WA, with a target schedule of 3 days in office and 2 remote, though attorneys who prefer to be in office more often are welcome.

Note

Must be licensed in Washington and have strong litigation experience in products liability, toxic tort, personal injury, wrongful death, or closely related civil defense matters. Oregon licensure is a plus.

About Us

We are a well-established, full-service law firm with deep roots in the Pacific Northwest and a long history of delivering practical, high-quality legal counsel. Our team is known for strong client relationships, thoughtful strategy, and excellent litigation work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Defend products liability matters involving asbestos, silica, benzene, and other complex exposures
• Handle personal injury and wrongful death litigation from early case strategy through resolution
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Develop defense strategy with minimal supervision and advise clients on risk, exposure, and case direction
• Manage fact development, formal discovery, witness interviews, and trial preparation
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, fact witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives
• Work closely with retained experts and prepare them for deposition and trial
• Represent clients in court, hearings, mediations, and other litigation-related proceedings
• Prepare responses to written discovery, objections, and deposition-related filings
• Travel as needed for depositions, hearings, mediations, trials, and related case activity
• Maintain a minimum annual billable requirement of 1,800 hours

Qualifications

• J.D. required
• Licensed in Washington State
• Oregon license is a plus
• 5+ years of litigation experience
• Trial experience is a plus
• Strong writing, deposition, analytical, and case management skills
• Ability to work independently and handle complex litigation with limited supervision
• Experience with science- or medicine-driven litigation issues is strongly preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer the opportunity to do sophisticated litigation work in a firm that combines strong professionalism with a supportive and down-to-earth culture. Our attorneys are trusted with meaningful responsibility, encouraged to grow their practices, and supported by a team that values integrity, collaboration, resilience, and excellent client service. We also offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k), FSA/HSA options, paid holidays, PTO, sick time, and additional firm benefits.

JPC-805

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance