Associate

Associate — Litigation (Trial & Defense) — Tacoma, WA

  • LocationTacoma, Washington
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Compensation$125k–$155k
  • PracticeLitigation

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Mid-level associate opportunity in a litigation practice focused on trial and defense work, based in Tacoma with hybrid flexibility. The role handles a broad range of liability and insurance-defence matters, including coverage and bad-faith disputes, catastrophic injury and wrongful death, uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) defense, premises liability, transportation/trucking claims, employment and property disputes.

You will manage files from discovery through trial: taking depositions, attending hearings and mediations, drafting pleadings and motions, preparing discovery and trial materials, conducting legal research, and reporting to insurance carrier clients and insureds. The team emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and a collaborative culture.

The firm offers hybrid work, performance bonuses, student loan assistance, paid parental leave, wellbeing benefits, and retirement benefits starting on day one.

  • Admission to practice in Washington State required.
  • Civil litigation experience, ideally with insurance-defense matters.
  • Strong legal research, writing and oral advocacy skills.
  • Effective case-management, organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Ability to handle multiple, time-sensitive matters and to participate in depositions, mediations and trials.

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