Civil Litigation Attorney

This Civil Litigation Attorney role focuses on representing personal injury and insurance bad faith clients in Central Washington and Eastern Oregon, with encouragement for Spanish-speaking candidates. The position involves comprehensive case management and litigation tasks, including mediation and trial, with a specific emphasis on traumatic brain injury and trucking matters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload of straightforward personal injury matters.
• Lead client intake meetings, case evaluations, and factual investigations.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, motions, mediation briefs, and settlement demands.
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial proceedings.
• Provide strategic recommendations on case posture and potential recoveries.
• Argue dispositive and other motions in court; appear as needed to file settlements, motions, and related papers.
• Mediate, arbitrate, and try cases.
• Deliver excellent client service through clear communication, diligence, respect, advocacy, and results.
• Cultivate strong professional relationships with members of the community, experts, and referral sources.
• Acknowledge mistakes, take responsibility, and implement corrective action.
• Contribute as a respectful and collaborative team member.
• Uphold the highest standards of honesty and integrity in all actions.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active WSBA license in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent Spanish-speaking ability strongly preferred.
• Strong writing ability with minimal need for editing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independently.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Arbitration and trial experience preferred.
• Thrives in a fast-paced plaintiff practice that aims for substantial results for clients.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• CLE stipend
• Bar dues paid
• Membership in Washington State Association for Justice
• Membership in ATAA
• Membership in AAJ (TBI and TLG work groups)

Work Location

In person – Yakima, WA (onsite)

Pay

Salary: USD 100,000 - 110,000 per year