Litigation Attorney — Hybrid​/Remote Partnership Path

About the Company

An Idaho law firm seeking a Litigation Attorney to support and grow its civil litigation practice. The firm has a strong transactional platform and now needs a civil litigator who can take ownership of business, real estate, construction, and/or general civil litigation matters.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful case ownership, long-term growth, profit-sharing upside, and a path toward partnership in an entrepreneurial firm environment. The firm offers a collaborative culture, monthly team meetings, brand-new commercial office space, and a schedule that does not require the traditional 60-hour law firm workweek.

About the Role

The Litigation Attorney will independently manage a civil litigation caseload, draft and file litigation documents, communicate with clients, and work closely with Mike McClure and firm leadership on matter strategy. This role is ideal for an attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience, with 5 years being ideal, who is licensed in Idaho or willing and able to become licensed in Idaho.

The position is based in Meridian, , with openness to hybrid flexibility and potential consideration for a strong remote candidate depending on experience, licensing, and overall fit.

Responsibilities

Civil Litigation & Case Management

• Manage a caseload involving business, real estate, construction, and/or general civil litigation matters.

• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, settlement materials, and other litigation documents.

• Handle case strategy, deadlines, calendars, discovery obligations, hearing preparation, and matter progression.

• Prepare for and support depositions, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and trial-related proceedings.

Client Communication & Matter Strategy

• Communicate directly with clients regarding litigation updates, strategy, deadlines, risks, and next steps.

• Assess client issues and coordinate with Mike and firm leadership as matters are originated, assigned, and moved forward.

• Provide practical, business-minded legal guidance to clients facing disputes or litigation exposure.

• Maintain organized matter files, work product, and case documentation.

Firm Growth & Collaboration

• Contribute to a growing litigation platform within an entrepreneurial law firm.

• Collaborate with attorneys and staff through regular team meetings and shared case planning.

• Support the firm’s long-term growth, client retention, and litigation practice development.

• Build strong relationships with clients, referral sources, and the Boise/Idaho legal community.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• 3+ years of litigation experience; 5 years is ideal.

• Civil litigation experience, ideally in business, real estate, construction, or commercial disputes.

• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload with strong organization and follow-through.

• Strong drafting, legal research, case management, and client communication skills.

• Idaho Bar admission or willingness and ability to become licensed in Idaho.

• Interest in a long-term role with growth, profit-sharing, and potential partnership-track opportunity.

• Ability to work effectively in an onsite, hybrid, or strong remote arrangement depending on fit and licensing.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Existing Boise/Meridian-area or Idaho legal network.

• Construction litigation or real estate litigation experience.

• Trial, deposition, mediation, arbitration, or hearing experience.

• Portable book of business or demonstrated interest in business development.

• Experience working in an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented firm environment.

• Interest in profit sharing, practice development, and…