Senior Civil Litigation Attorney - Public Sector

PATTERSON BUCHANAN FOBES LEITCH, INC., PS; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Inc. P.S. (PBFL) seeks a Litigation Attorney with 5–10 years of civil litigation experience to join our team in the Washington State practice.

The role represents public and private clients across Seattle and Tacoma, handling diverse civil matters through discovery, motions, and trial readiness. The successful candidate will advise on dispute resolution, risk management, and regulatory issues while collaborating with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.
• 5 to 10 years of civil litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling motion practice, depositions, hearings, and case management.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of civil litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Represent clients in state and federal courts, administrative proceedings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions and manage discovery processes.
• Develop litigation strategies and provide practical legal advice to clients.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff to achieve successful outcomes.
• Maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication.
• Advise clients on dispute resolution, risk management, and legal compliance matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Client relationships

Education

J.D.

Job description

Patterson Buchanan Fobes & Leitch, Inc. P.S. (PBFL) seeks a Litigation Attorney with 5–10 years of civil litigation experience to join our team in the Washington State practice.

The role represents public and private clients across Seattle and Tacoma, handling diverse civil matters through discovery, motions, and trial readiness. The successful candidate will advise on dispute resolution, risk management, and regulatory issues while collaborating with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and staff.