Senior Attorney

Senior Attorney (Hybrid position - Bellevue, WA)

Plaintiff-Side Personal Injury & Insurance Bad Faith Law Firm

Full-Time | $200,000 to $300,000 Earning Potential (DOE w/bonuses)

Join a firm where your work is meaningful and your professional growth is a priority.

**SUBMIT APPLICATION THROUGH WEBSITE VIA ADDRESS BELOW**

We are a plaintiff-side litigation firm focused on representing individuals who have been seriously injured or wronged by insurance companies. Our practice centers on personal injury and insurance bad faith litigation throughout Washington, Montana, and Arizona.

We are committed to excellence in advocacy, strategic case development, and client-centered service. We operate as a collaborative team, leverage efficient remote systems, and maintain a culture built on high standards, accountability, mentorship, and work-life balance. We are growing and seeking a Senior Attorney to lead cases, guide team members, and help shape the continued success of the firm.

This is a hybrid position that will be remote with some in-person obligations across the state. Our standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Compensation & Benefits

• $165,000 to $180,000 salary, depending on experience
• $100,000 in yearly performance-based incentive opportunities (paid quarterly)
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and other PTO
• Professional expenses covered (bar dues, CLEs, liability insurance)
• Advancement potential within the firm

The Role

The Senior Attorney serves as the strategic and operational leader for assigned cases. While this role will at times perform standard litigation tasks, the primary responsibility is to develop strategy, direct execution, supervise the case team, and drive each case toward a favorable and timely resolution.

Each case team typically includes an Associate Attorney, Paralegal, and Legal Assistant. The Senior Attorney leads that team.

This is not a “high-volume churn” role. It is a leadership position for a litigator who wants ownership, autonomy, and the ability to maximize case value while mentoring others.

Who You Are

• Active license and good standing with the Washington State Bar
• 7 years of experience in personal injury and/or insurance bad faith litigation
• Demonstrated experience handling cases independently
• Trial experience required
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Proven ability to supervise or mentor other attorneys or staff
• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and business awareness
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple complex matters

What You’ll Do

Case Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute case strategy from intake through resolution or trial
• Evaluate liability, damages, coverage issues, and bad faith exposure
• Make key decisions and execute regarding settlement positioning, mediation strategy, and trial advocacy
• Maintain forward momentum and proactive case management

Litigation Execution

• Oversee and conduct discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Argue dispositive and evidentiary motions
• Lead mediations and settlement negotiations
• First-chair trials

Team Supervision & Mentorship

• Direct members the Legal Team on assigned cases
• Provide guidance on legal analysis, drafting, and courtroom preparation
• Ensure quality control of pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability

Client Leadership

• Serve as the primary strategic advisor for cases
• Ensure the Legal Team communicates effectively with clients
• Set expectations and guide clients through complex litigation decisions

Financial & Performance Accountability

• Drive case value and resolution timelines
• Contribute meaningfully to firm revenue through strategic case handling
• Participate in quarterly and annual performance discussions

Who We Are

We are trial lawyers—not settlement seekers. Our firm is built around service, excellence, and accountability to one another. You’ll find support and high standards here, along with a commitment to work-life balance. Our core values guide everything we do:

• We Own Our Work — We take pride in doing things right and being reliable
• Collective Excellence — We support one another, share in success, and expect personal accountability
• Kindness and Diligence — Our reputation is built on how we treat others, including each other
• Asking for Help — Strength means recognizing your limits and learning from your team
• Work-life Balance — Burnout doesn’t help anyone. We want our team to thrive, not just survive

Why Join Us?

We’re on a strong growth trajectory and are building a team to match. We want a motivated team with high standards who are in it for the long haul — people who want to excel at growing the firm while maintaining a healthy, balanced life. If you're ready to take on challenging, high-impact work and be part of a collaborative, high-standard, remote-friendly team — we’d love to hear from you.

To Apply:

Please submit the following via our website (https://bastion.law/careers/senior-attorney): 

• Cover letter tailored to this position
• Resume
• List of 2-3 references
• 2-3 writing samples drafted within the past two years (at least one of which is a motion or response)

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.