Senior Associate Attorney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Unlimited PTO

Remote-friendly policy

Referral program

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP’s Seattle office in Kirkland is seeking a 3–6 year associate to join its expanding insurance coverage litigation practice group. The successful candidate must be admitted to the Washington State Bar and will work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, from case evaluation to trial preparation, with a focus on strategic objectives and client outcomes.

We offer a competitive salary package with bonus potential, comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Qualifications

• Admitted to Washington State Bar (no exceptions).
• 3–6 years of experience in insurance coverage litigation.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, reporting, discovery, depositions, and trial presentation.
• Apply strategic thinking to meet client objectives and contribute to case strategy.
• Collaborate with lead attorneys across offices and practice areas.

Skills

Insurance coverage litigation

Research and writing

Collaboration across offices

Education

Admitted to Washington State Bar

Job description

Overview

The Seattle office of WSHB (located in Kirkland) is looking for 3-6 year associate applicants for its expanding insurance coverage litigation 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with lead attorneys on all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, reporting, discovery, depositions, and trial presentation.
• Apply strategic thinking to meet client objectives and contribute to case strategy.
• Collaborate with lead attorneys across offices and practice areas.

Qualifications

• Admitted to the Washington State Bar (no exceptions).
• 3–6 years of experience in insurance coverage litigation (as applicable to the role).
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package, including the potential for bonuses
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• Unlimited PTO
• A flexible work from home policy
• Referral program

Salary depends on experience.

Recruiters - Please do not contact us as we are not using external recruiters to fill this position at this time.