Civil Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney in Yakima, WA. The successful candidate will serve personal injury and insurance bad faith clients in Central Washington and Eastern Oregon, many of whom speak Spanish. The attorney will join a collaborative team dedicated to providing top-tier advocacy and legal skill.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters.
• Conduct client intake meetings and case evaluations.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and settlement demands.
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Argue motions in court and attend necessary hearings.
• Meditate, arbitrate, and try cases.
• Provide excellent client service and maintain professional relationships.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active WSBA license in good standing.
• Minimum 1 year of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience preferred.
• Excellent Spanish-speaking ability strongly preferred.
• Strong writing ability with attention to detail.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Arbitration and trial experience preferred.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Certifications

• Active WSBA license

Skills

• Strong communication and advocacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High level of honesty and integrity.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off