Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Location Seattle, WA 98101 Date Posted July 29, 2026 Job ID 14169 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Legal Staffing is partnering with a respected litigation firm in Seattle, WA to identify an experienced Associate Attorney to join its growing plaintiff-side practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about advocating for employees and individuals, enjoys taking ownership of complex litigation, and thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

The firm represents clients in a broad range of employment and civil litigation matters, including workplace rights, professional license defense, school injury claims, and other complex disputes. Attorneys are given meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in their clients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload through all phases of litigation, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial.
• Conduct client consultations and provide practical legal guidance throughout the life of each matter.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery requests and responses, settlement agreements, and appellate filings as needed.
• Take and defend depositions, attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Negotiate favorable settlements while preparing cases for litigation when resolution is not possible.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to develop litigation strategies and achieve successful client outcomes.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients while providing exceptional service and advocacy.
• Stay current on developments in Washington employment and civil litigation law.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active member of the Washington State Bar.
• 5-6+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience independently managing cases from inception through resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Deposition, mediation, and courtroom experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Passion for client advocacy and delivering outstanding legal representation.

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive base salary range of $160,000 to $200,000, commensurate with experience. The firm provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement plan participation, and professional development support.

About Our Search Firm

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a national award-winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.