Senior Civil Litigation Attorney – Client-Focused Trials

gpac; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Three weeks paid vacation

Job summary

A well-established boutique law firm in Seattle is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of civil litigation experience and is comfortable managing matters through the litigation process with guidance from experienced attorneys.

This role offers a base salary of $160,000–$200,000 depending on experience, plus a generous bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) with employer matching, and three weeks of paid

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Washington State Bar in good standing.
• 6+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong motion practice experience required.
• Experience handling matters through multiple stages of litigation.
• Deposition and courtroom experience.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution with supervision.
• Meet with clients to understand issues, evaluate claims, and develop strategies.
• Conduct legal research and analyze case law, evidence, depositions, and witness testimony.
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage discovery, including written discovery and document review.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and third-party witnesses.
• Appear at hearings and advocate on behalf of clients.
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trials.
• Develop case strategy and work with clients throughout the process.
• Increase responsibility for matters within a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Civil litigation

Client interaction

Time management

Independent worker

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A well-established boutique law firm in Seattle is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of civil litigation experience and is comfortable managing matters through the litigation process with guidance from experienced attorneys.

This role offers a base salary of $160,000–$200,000 depending on experience, plus a generous bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) with employer matching, and three weeks of paid