Senior Litigation Attorney

NW Recruiting Partners; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lucrative PTO

Bar dues paid

CLE support

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Team culture

Job summary

NW Recruiting Partners is seeking a Senior Civil Litigation Attorney in Anacortes to lead matters from inception through resolution. This role offers substantial client interaction, strategic decision-making, and autonomy within a growing, collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will have 6-10+ years in civil litigation, be admitted to the Washington State Bar, and bring experience across probate, real estate, construction, and related business disputes.

Qualifications

• 6-10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active Washington State Bar membership in good standing.
• Experience independently managing cases and client relationships.
• Experience in probate, trusts and estates, real estate, construction, and/or business litigation.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and shifting priorities.
• Practical, client-focused approach to practicing law.
• Collaborative and steady presence with clients navigating stressful situations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in a growing, evolving practice environment.
• Ability to mentor others and help build processes or structure as the practice expands.
• Comfortable with cloud-based and AI-supported legal tools.

Responsibilities

• Take lead on litigation matters from inception through resolution, including trial.
• Manage disputes involving real estate, probate, construction, contracts, and other business-related issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement documents, and other case materials.
• Represent clients in court, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, evidence strategy, and oral argument.
• Provide strategic legal counsel around risk, exposure, and case outcomes.
• Support clients on related transactional matters when needed, including agreements tied to real estate, development, construction, or business operations.
• Collaborate with internal attorneys and staff to deliver strong client service and practical legal solutions.

Skills

Civil litigation

Case management

Client relationships

Probate and trusts

Real estate litigation

Construction litigation

Legal writing

Research

Negotiation

Advocacy

Mentoring

AI tools

Tools

Cloud-based tools

AI-supported legal tools

Job description

A well-established boutique law firm is seeking a Senior Civil Litigation Attorney to join its growing Anacortes team. With additional offices throughout the Greater Seattle area, the firm offers the close-knit, collaborative environment of a smaller practice backed by an established regional presence and diverse client base.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigator who enjoys a sophisticated and varied practice, with matters spanning real estate, probate, trusts and estates, construction, contract, and business-related disputes. The attorney will have significant autonomy, direct client interaction, and lead responsibility for managing matters from strategy through resolution.

The firm is known for its thoughtful, practical approach to legal problem-solving and for partnering closely with clients to protect their business, property, and financial interests. Attorneys enjoy a genuinely collegial, non-competitive culture, meaningful ownership of their work, and strong long-term growth potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys a varied litigation practice and wants the autonomy to manage matters and work directly with clients.

What You'll Do

• Take lead on litigation matters from inception through resolution, including trial.
• Manage disputes involving real estate, probate, construction, contracts, and other business-related issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement documents, and other case materials.
• Represent clients in court, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, evidence strategy, and oral argument.
• Provide strategic legal counsel around risk, exposure, and case outcomes.
• Support clients on related transactional matters when needed, including agreements tied to real estate, development, construction, or business operations.
• Collaborate with internal attorneys and staff to deliver strong client service and practical legal solutions.

What You Bring

• 6-10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active Washington State Bar membership in good standing.
• Experience independently managing cases and client relationships.
• Experience in probate, trusts and estates, real estate, construction, and/or business litigation is highly valued.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload and shifting priorities.
• Practical, client-focused approach to practicing law.
• Collaborative and steady presence with clients navigating stressful situations..
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort working in a growing, evolving practice environment..
• Ability to mentor others and help build processes or structure as the practice expands..
• Comfortable with or eager to adopt cloud-based and AI-supported legal tools..

Benefits & Appreciation:

• Lucrative PTO – with an encouragement to rest and recharge.
• Full coverage for bar dues, CLEs, and technology/tools needed to do your best work.
• Legal assistant support available as your caseload grows (clear milestones and expectations provided).
• A genuinely collaborative, non-competitive team culture where we share knowledge and support one another.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement for required local travel.
• Ongoing professional development and CLE support to continue strengthening your practice, depending on experience..