Of Counsel Attorney -- Insurance Defense Litigation
Location: Seattle, WA 98104 (Boutique Civil Defense Litigation Firm)
Salary/Payrate: $150K-$180K annually (some flexibility), bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Hybrid (3 days WFH)
Term: Permanent
Bachelor's degree required: Yes
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
Job Description
A boutique civil defense litigation firm in Seattle, Washington is seeking to fill two levels within the same practice group: an Associate Attorney (1-5 years of experience) and a Senior Associate or Of Counsel Attorney (5+ years of experience). Both roles require 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.
Basic Requirements
- 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
Experience Requirements (Level Dependent)
- Associate Attorney: 1-5 years of substantive litigation experience or judicial clerkship experience
- Senior Associate / Of Counsel: 5+ years of substantive litigation experience, preferably with increasing responsibility in insurance defense or coverage matters
- 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)
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Compensation & Benefits
- Associate: approximately $135,000-$155,000, depending on experience
- Senior Associate / Of Counsel: approximately $150,000-$180,000, depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Full employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance
- 401(k) and profit-sharing eligibility after six months
- Collaborative boutique firm environment with strong mentorship and growth opportunities