Insurance Coverage Litigation Associate

Premier Global Links • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Premier Global Links LLC is recruiting on behalf of a confidential, established law firm for a Litigation Associate to join its growing insurance practice in Seattle, Washington. The role is suited to an attorney with 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience and a background in insurance coverage, insurance defense, or bad faith litigation. The associate will handle complex insurance disputes, work directly with experienced attorneys, and take an active role in case strategy and litigation.

This is a full-time, primarily on-site position based in Seattle. The practice group generally works from the office approximately four days per week, with some flexibility potentially available for exceptional candidates. Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Applicants should submit an updated resume, two legal writing samples, and a law school transcript. The firm welcomes qualified applicants from diverse professional backgrounds and bases employment decisions on relevant qualifications, legal experience, and business requirements.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a minimum 3.0 law school GPA.
• Active Washington State Bar admission; candidates with admission pending within approximately one month may also be considered.
• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with litigation tasks such as depositions, motion practice, or oral arguments.
• Strong teamwork skills and a consistent professional employment history.
• Current U.S. work authorization; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience in insurance coverage or bad faith litigation.
• Experience handling Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) claims.
• Background in insurance defense or complex commercial litigation.
• Federal and state court litigation experience.
• Experience at a large law firm or established litigation boutique.
• Admission to the Oregon, Idaho, or Alaska Bar.

Responsibilities

• Handle insurance coverage disputes, bad faith claims, and Insurance Fair Conduct Act (IFCA) matters.
• Draft legal briefs, motions, pleadings, and insurance coverage analyses.
• Manage discovery, conduct depositions, and support case development.
• Participate in oral arguments, dispositive motions, and trial preparation.
• Develop litigation strategies and provide practical legal advice to clients.
• Work closely with senior attorneys and clients to achieve successful case outcomes.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses for billable hours exceeding the 1,900-hour annual target.
• Fee origination bonus opportunities.
• Potential signing bonus for eligible candidates.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits, HSA, and flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Family-building and dependent-care support.
• Wellness and commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree