Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation - Fully Remote - Washington State

Smith Freed & Eberhard PC • Seattle, WA

5d • Remote

About The Position

Join Smith Freed Eberhard – Where Legal Excellence Meets Flexibility and Opportunity! Our growing civil litigation team is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least four years of insurance defense experience to handle a diverse caseload involving personal lines and CGL matters. We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our team in a fully remote role, welcoming candidates who reside outside our local area and are excited to contribute from wherever they call home in the state of Washington. Ideal candidates will be confident and effective in a fully remote, technology-driven work environment. At Smith Freed Eberhard, we do more than practice law. We build careers, develop exceptional advocates, and deliver outstanding results for our clients.

Requirements

• Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association
• Must be a Resident of the State of Washington
• Minimum of 4 years of insurance defense civil litigation experience
• Demonstrated experience handling case management, written discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations and/or arbitrations
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating effectively in a remote environment
• Demonstrated experience in remote or hybrid work environments, including the use of virtual collaboration tools such as Teams, Zoom, and Outlook
• Proficiency with legal technology, including case management and document management systems
• Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to troubleshoot minor issues to maintain workflow efficiency
• Access to a reliable, secure high-speed internet connection and a professional home office setup

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working in a remote or hybrid environment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload involving personal lines and CGL matters.
• Manage cases independently.
• Argue motions.
• Conduct depositions.
• Participate in hearings and mediations and/or arbitrations.
• Manage remote working environment efficiently.
• Bill time effectively.
• Work and be available during standard business hours of Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• Travel to the firm’s Seattle office and to court appearances when necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold data security standards in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Meaningful Mentorship & Professional Development
• Collaborative culture provides ongoing guidance, support, and opportunities to expand litigation skills
• Remote Flexibility
• Career Advancement
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
• Performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level