Senior Attorney

Senior Personal Injury Attorney (Plaintiff‑Side)

Seattle, WA

A nationally recognized personal injury firm with more than 55 years of history is expanding its Seattle practice and seeking an experienced Senior Plaintiff‑Side Personal Injury Attorney to step into a high‑credibility, growth‑oriented role with a clear path to partnership.

This firm is widely known for its work in railroad/FELA and high‑value tort litigation, and offers attorneys the rare combination of elite cases, low caseloads, deep resources, and long‑term ownership opportunity.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Elite case mix: High‑value personal injury matters, including nationally recognized railroad/FELA cases
• Low‑volume, high‑attention practice: ~30 cases per attorney
• Strong infrastructure: Dedicated paralegal per attorney, robust litigation staff, and a consistent marketing pipeline
• Growth without pressure: Attorneys are supported whether or not they bring an existing book
• Legacy firm stability paired with real opportunity for advancement

The Role

• Serve as lead plaintiff‑side attorney on serious personal injury matters
• Manage cases from intake through resolution and trial
• Act as first chair on appropriate matters and contribute to trial strategy
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with a seasoned litigation team on high‑stakes cases
• Play a meaningful role in the continued growth of the Seattle practice

This role is designed for attorneys who want autonomy, credibility, and the ability to grow a meaningful practice within a respected platform.

Ideal Candidate

• 5 years of plaintiff‑side personal injury experience
• First‑chair trial capability
• Strong client relationship and case‑management skills
• Interest in growing a book (or building one with firm support)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with long‑term partnership ambitions
• Prior FELA experience is a plus, but not required—strong PI trial skills translate well

Compensation, Upside & Partnership

• Base salary: $125K–$175K
• Performance‑based bonus and contingency participation
• Total compensation for strong performers typically ranges from $200K–$300K , with additional upside tied to case results and growth

Partnership Track

• Partnership consideration typically begins around $1M in annual receipts
• Partnership is realistically achievable by the end of Year 2 for attorneys who meet performance benchmarks
• Clear, merit‑based path with meaningful long‑term earnings potential

Benefits

• Fully covered medical insurance dental
• 401(k) safe harbor
• Paid parking and transit subsidies
• Licensing and professional fee coverage
• Flexible PTO for attorneys

Why Attorneys Choose This Firm

✅ Serious, high‑value cases

✅ Low caseloads and strong support

✅ Compensation with real upside—not a capped ceiling

✅ Clear, attainable partnership path

✅ National reputation with local autonomy

Interested?

The firm is actively interviewing experienced plaintiff‑side attorneys. Apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation to learn more.