Associate Attorney - Transportation Insurance Defense
4 days ago
Seattle
Our client, a highly specialized and family-oriented boutique law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their maritime insurance defense practice. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a deeply supportive training environment, gain exposure to complex and high-impact maritime matters, participate in global casualty response and major marine investigations, and work within a drama-free, close-knit, no-ego team committed to collaboration and professional excellence. Associate Attorney – Transportation Insurance Defense Benefits and Compensation: • Competitive base salary ranging from $135,000 to $185,000 DOE, flexibility for more experienced candidates., • Medical insurance with 75% employer contribution for employees and 50% for dependents, • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, • Annual discretionary bonus, • Paid time off and holiday pay, • Flexible start and end times with some limited ability to work from home on slower days., • Relocation assistance may be considered for the right candidate., • Active license in good standing with the California or Washington State Bar., • At least three to seven years of civil litigation experience., • Willingness to meet the annual 1,800 hours billing requirement., • Ability to independently manage pleadings, motion practice, discovery, and overall litigation strategy., • Strong written and verbal advocacy skills., • Willingness to learn, receive training, and also contribute to the development of junior colleagues is essential., • Because the firm operates a 24/7 Global “Go Team,” candidates must be willing and able to travel as needed to respond to maritime casualty events. Domestic and international travel may occur on short notice., • Comfort working at, on, or around water, vessels, ports, cranes, industrial sites, heights, fire scenes, and accident locations is required., • Ability to remains composed and objective in challenging or graphic field environments., • Willingness to travel at least once a month and do hands-on investigative work., • Ability to thrive in settings that extend beyond the traditional office., • Team-oriented mindset and eagerness to learn from senior attorneys., • Interest in long-term growth., • Candidates must be able to obtain a TWIC card, which involves a federal background check and may take up to 60 days to process., • The firm values experience in maritime, admiralty, or environmental law; personal injury defense; ESI discovery; and taking or defending depositions., • Additional bar licenses—particularly Oregon or New York—are also beneficial.