Senior Civil Litigator – Public Sector (5–10 yrs)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Professional dues and CLE reimbursemen

Bonus opportunities

Hybrid work flexibility

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 Seattle or Tacoma team. You will represent clients in state and federal courts, manage discovery, and draft pleadings.

This role offers a collaborative environment with mentoring and opportunities to handle sophisticated matters involving public sector and institutional clients across Washington.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active Washington State Bar Association membership.
• 5 to 10 years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling motion practice, depositions, hearings, and case management.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of civil litigation from 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

Civil litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Client relationship management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

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 Seattle or Tacoma team. You will represent clients in state and federal courts, manage discovery, and draft pleadings.

This role offers a collaborative environment with mentoring and opportunities to handle sophisticated matters involving public sector and institutional clients across Washington.