Litigation Associate

$120000 - $220000 per year | Tacoma, WA | Hybrid | Permanent

We are a litigation-focused law firm that represents businesses, professionals, and organizations in a wide range of disputes and risk-management matters. Our attorneys work closely with clients through every stage of the litigation process, from early case assessment through resolution, trial, and appeal when necessary. We believe effective advocacy comes from thorough preparation, practical judgment, and strong collaboration. Our team values professionalism, responsiveness, and continuous development, creating an environment where attorneys can take ownership of their work, expand their skill sets, and build long-term careers alongside experienced litigators.

We offer attorneys the opportunity to gain meaningful litigation experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our lawyers are trusted with substantive responsibilities, direct client interaction, and active participation in case strategy and advocacy, providing valuable opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

We also understand that flexibility matters. After onboarding, we typically ask attorneys to be in the office just two days per week, while providing the option to work in person more often for those who prefer additional collaboration and mentorship. This approach allows our team to maintain strong professional connections without sacrificing flexibility.

In addition to a hybrid schedule, we offer competitive compensation, performance-based bonus opportunities, comprehensive benefits, retirement contributions, mentorship from experienced attorneys, and a culture that supports both professional development and long-term career success.

We are seeking a Litigation Associate to join our civil defense practice. This role is ideal for an attorney with at least one year of litigation experience who wants meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and regular exposure to all phases of the litigation process.

Our practice includes a variety of complex defense matters, with a significant portion of our work involving professional liability, healthcare-related disputes, insurance defense, and other civil litigation matters. Prior experience in those areas is helpful but not required. We are equally interested in attorneys who have developed a solid litigation foundation and are looking to expand their experience in a collaborative environment.

This is not a role where attorneys are limited to research and drafting. We encourage active participation in case strategy, client communication, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation from an early stage.

• Manage civil litigation matters from assignment through resolution
• Analyze claims, develop case strategy, and evaluate risk exposure
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation‑related filings
• Conduct legal research and prepare written advocacy materials
• Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trial preparation
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments and strategy
• Work with experts, witnesses, opposing counsel, and courts throughout the litigation process
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple matters while maintaining ownership of assigned cases
• Maintain case deadlines, budgets, and litigation plans in a fast‑paced environment

• At least 1 year of litigation experience in a law firm environment
• Experience handling civil litigation matters from multiple stages of a case
• Medical malpractice, healthcare liability, professional liability, or insurance defense experience is…