About the Opportunity
Premier Global Links LLC is recruiting on behalf of a confidential, established law firm seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing insurance practice in Seattle, Washington.
This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience and a background in insurance coverage, insurance defense, or bad faith litigation. The successful candidate will handle complex insurance disputes, work directly with experienced attorneys, and take an active role in case strategy and litigation.
Key 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
- Hands-on experience in insurance coverage or bad faith litigation strongly preferred.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary: $210,000–$235,000 annually, depending on experience.
- Additional 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.
- Additional wellness and commuter benefits.
Work Location
This is a full-time, primarily on-site position based in Seattle, WA. The practice group generally works from the office approximately four days per week. Some flexibility may be considered for exceptional candidates.
Application Requirements
Interested applicants should submit:
- Updated resume
- Two legal writing samples
- Law school transcript
Work Authorization
Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We welcome qualified applicants from diverse professional backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on relevant qualifications, legal experience, and business requirements.