Associate Attorney – Insurance Coverage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Create effective case strategies that yield successful outcomes

• Take charge of court appearances, depositions, motions, and trials independently

• Oversee cases from the discovery phase through to trial

• Manage auto and UIM cases, premises liability, products liability, litigation related to construction, complex bodily injury claims, insurance coverage, first-party bad faith, and high-stakes liability cases

• Collaborate with attorneys and staff across various experience levels

• Ensure consistent and professional communication with clients

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with both existing and potential clients

• Mentor and support junior attorneys

• Work closely with Partner David Heemann on a variety of insurance and civil defense matters

• Develop sound judgment, manage cases effectively, and take significant ownership of the practice

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from a law school accredited by the ABA

• Active bar license in Washington state

• Over 3 years of experience in insurance defense

• 3-5 years of litigation experience, including cases involving Washington UIM matters and exposure to first-party bad faith claims

• 1-8 years of substantial litigation experience, encompassing case strategy, depositions, and trial preparation

• Capability to independently handle a full caseload from discovery to trial

• Knowledge of litigation timekeeping and billing systems

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Self-driven with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Professional appearance and demeanor

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each tier above

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, with zero employee cost plans available

• 401(k) plan featuring a 100% match on the first 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 4-5%

• Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan offering $100–$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year of service

• Paid parental leave at base salary

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate

• Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development programs

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and covered bar license renewal fees

• Flexible vacation policy available for attorneys

• Clear pathway to partnership

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative

• Firm-wide charitable giving program

• Opportunities for social and off-site events

• Flexible Work Model: options for remote, hybrid, or onsite work

• National network of experienced litigators

• Trial Academy and innovative litigation methodologies

• Advanced technology and AI-enhanced legal resources

• Sophisticated case management and billing tools

• Opportunities for cross-office collaboration and subject matter expertise

• Prospects to grow within an expanding practice in Seattle