Civil Defense Associate

Reed McClure is a Seattle-based litigation firm representing national and regional insurers, businesses, and individuals throughout Washington. They are seeking a full- or part-time Associate Attorney with at least one year of civil litigation experience to support senior attorneys in managing a diverse caseload and participate in various litigation activities.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses
• Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on liability, damages, and insurance coverage issues
• Taking and defending depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Arguing motions in state and federal courts
• Attending court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and settlement conferences
• Evaluating claims, providing liability and damages analyses, and preparing case assessments for insurance carriers
• Communicating regularly and effectively with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel
• Preparing cases for trial, including exhibit lists, witness preparation, trial briefs, and jury instructions
• Assisting senior attorneys with larger, complex matters as needed
• Maintaining accurate and prompt timekeeping while meeting annual billable goal of 1,800 hours for full-time status. Reduced-hour expectations are negotiable for part-time attorneys

Skills

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar
• One or more years of litigation experience
• Proficient research, analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to stay organized, work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritize competing tasks
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and a client-focused approach
• Insurance defense experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Additional discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses based on performance and hours.
• Fully subsidized employee medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Hybrid schedule: Attorneys are currently in the office 2-3 days per week, with attendance required on most Wednesdays.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with firm contributions.
• Flexible PTO and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Professional development and CLE support.
• Commuter benefits

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