Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

Smith Freed & Eberhard PC • Seattle, WA

2d • Remote

About The Position

Join Smith Freed Eberhard – Where Legal Excellence Meets Flexibility and Opportunity! Location: Remote (Washington State Only) Specialization: Civil Litigation – Personal & Commercial Lines At Smith Freed Eberhard, we do more than practice law. We build careers, develop exceptional advocates, and deliver outstanding results for our clients. Our growing civil litigation team is seeking an Associate Attorney with at least three 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.

Requirements

• Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association
• Resident of the State of Washington
• Minimum of 3 years of insurance defense civil litigation experience
• Demonstrated experience handling case management
• Demonstrated experience handling written discovery
• Demonstrated experience handling motion practice
• Demonstrated experience handling depositions
• Demonstrated experience handling hearings
• Demonstrated experience handling mediations and/or arbitrations
• Strong legal writing skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong advocacy skills
• Ability to manage cases independently while collaborating effectively in a remote environment
• Ability to manage remote working environment efficiently
• Ability to bill time effectively
• Working and available during standard business hours of Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm
• Willingness to travel to the firm’s Seattle office and to court appearances when necessary
• 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
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding data security standards in a remote environment

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits
• Performance-based bonuses
• Benefits designed to support your personal and professional well-being

What This Job Offers

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