Associate – Insurance Defense Litigation-3620172

A civil litigation firm in Seattle, WA is seeking an Associate Attorney (4-7 years of experience). This role requires strong written and oral advocacy skills, with a focus on insurance defense litigation and insurance coverage matters. Candidates should be highly motivated attorneys who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative litigation environment and are seeking long-term professional growth within a respected defense practice.

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar (WSBA)
• Strong written, analytical, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and competing priorities

• Associate Attorney: 4–7 years of substantive litigation experience or judicial clerkship experience
• Experience in civil defense litigation, particularly insurance coverage and extra-contractual matters
• Ability to research insurance coverage issues and draft coverage opinions
• Experience handling discovery, motion practice, depositions, and/or court appearances
• Strong ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Demonstrated professionalism, ethics, and sound legal judgment
• Judicial clerkship or prior courtroom experience (a plus, not required)

• →Handle litigation matters from inception through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, and case strategy development
• →Draft pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and insurance coverage opinions
• →Conduct legal research on insurance coverage and liability issues
• →Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings as appropriate
• →Collaborate with litigation teams to ensure efficient and effective case management
• →Maintain high-quality written work product and meet all deadlines