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Senior Litigation Attorney
Seattle, WA (hybrid)
We are partnered with a well-established Seattle based law firm, with multiple offices in the Puget Sound. They are looking to bring on a Senior Litigation Attorney to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with strong trial experience and a background handling complex matters involving real estate, probate, construction, and business-related disputes.
This opportunity offers a sophisticated and varied practice, the chance to work on both dispute-driven and advisory matters, a collegial team environment, strong long-term growth potential within a respected Seattle firm, and meaningful client interaction with lead responsibility.
The firm is known for taking a thoughtful, strategic approach to legal problem-solving and partnering closely with clients to protect their business and financial interests.
What You’ll Do
- Take lead on litigation matters from inception through resolution, including trial
- Manage disputes involving real estate, probate, construction, contracts, and other business-related issues
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, settlement documents, and other case materials
- Represent clients in court, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings
- Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, evidence strategy, and oral argument
- Provide strategic legal counsel around risk, exposure, and case outcomes
- Support clients on related transactional matters when needed, including agreements tied to real estate, development, construction, or business operations
- Collaborate with internal attorneys and staff to deliver strong client service and practical legal solutions
Who You Are
- 7 years of attorney experience, with significant litigation responsibility
- Strong trial and courtroom experience
- Background handling matters related to real estate, probate, construction, and/or business disputes
- Skilled in legal research, writing, case strategy, and client communication
- Comfortable managing a busy caseload with a high level of independence
- Strategic, practical, and detail-oriented in your approach
- Licensed and in good standing with the Washington State Bar
Compensation: $160,000–$230,000 DOE bonus