Jobs
Associate Attorney
Date: December 23, 2024
Our team at Ruiz & Smart LLP, a plaintiff boutique law firm, is looking to add a litigation associate with two to five years of experience in our Seattle, Washington office. Ruiz & Smart is best known as a prominent insurance bad faith firm, but it also proudly litigates injury, discrimination, med-mal, and other types of cases.
We are a high-energy, innovative, and client-focused law firm that combines fierce advocacy with a culture of collaboration and rewarding experiences. Our firm offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, opportunity for bonus compensation, a supportive team, and a chance to make a meaningful difference in our clients’ lives. If you’re someone who loves the thrill of litigation but also values a fun and supportive work culture, this is the perfect role for you.
Our ideal candidate will have focused experience in litigation—preferably in litigating insurance recovery and bad faith, personal injury, med-mal, and/or employment discrimination—in state and federal courts. This position also requires excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills.
Applicants must have developed pre-trial skills including assisting with case strategy, motion practice, and discovery, and a desire to assist with and develop trial skills with a goal to thrive in the courtroom.
Qualifications include: 2–5 years’ experience in litigation; a demonstrated history of excellent advocacy, both written and oral; and a demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a collaborative work environment.
To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to cjarman@ruizandsmart.com.
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