Seattle: Senior Associate Attorney

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP; Kirkland (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-from-home policy

Job summary

Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP in Seattle (Kirkland location) is seeking a 3-6 year associate for its expanding insurance coverage practice group. Candidates must be admitted to the Washington State Bar and possess excellent research and writing skills.

The firm emphasizes collaboration with lead attorneys across offices and offers flexible work-from-home arrangements to support a balanced practice.

Qualifications

• Admitted to Washington State Bar (required).
• 3–6 years of associate experience in insurance coverage.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all phases of litigation: case evaluation, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with lead attorneys across offices on strategy and objectives.
• Contribute to research and drafting of briefs, motions, and memoranda.

Skills

Research

Writing

Litigation support

Discovery

Trial prep

Education

Washington State Bar admission

Job description

The Seattle office of WSHB (located in Kirkland) is looking for 3-6 year associate applicants for its expanding insurance coverage practice group. You must be admitted to the Washington State Bar - no exceptions.

WSHB attorneys handle a wide-spectrum of matters. On a daily basis, associates work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation from case evaluation and reporting, discovery and depositions, through trial presentation, with an emphasis on strategic thinking to meet client objectives. Recognized nationally for its commitment to diversity and an inclusive atmosphere, WSHB and the Seattle office provides attorneys a flexible work from home policy and the opportunity to collaborate with lead attorneys across offices as well as across a variety of practice areas. Excellent research and writing skills are a must. Join an innovative firm and team of attorneys with a reputation for professional excellence that offer the flexibility and casualness of the modern legal practice.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account