Latitude is partnering with a boutique law firm in Seattle seeking a newly barred attorney in Washington State who is interested in gaining hands-on experience in personal injury law. This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for a motivated and client-focused attorney looking to grow their legal skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

This position offers immediate exposure to a wide range of personal injury cases—including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and general tort claims. The ideal candidate is eager to take initiative, contribute meaningfully to case strategy, and develop litigation skills under the mentorship of experienced attorneys. This is a great opportunity for a recent law school graduate looking to launch their career in litigation and personal injury law. If you're ready to dig in, learn, and grow within a team that values initiative and client advocacy, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in managing a caseload of personal injury matters
Conduct client intake, investigations, and case evaluations
Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and settlement agreements
Support attorneys in depositions, mediations, and negotiations with insurance carriers
Participate in hearings and trial preparation
Maintain regular communication with clients, medical providers, and opposing counsel
Ensure timely and accurate documentation of case files

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school and active Washington State bar license
Strong writing, research, and communication skills
Ability to manage tasks independently while working collaboratively
Strong organizational and time-management abilities
A proactive, client-centered approach and eagerness to learn
Korean language skills are a plus, but not required

Position Details:

Role Type: Temp-to-perm, with opportunity for full-time hire based on performance
Work Schedule: Full-time
Location: Hybrid preferred (4 days in-office, 1 day remote) at the firm’s Seattle office; fully remote may be considered for the right candidate
Culture: Collegial, collaborative team with a focus on mentorship and professional growth

Compensation:
Pay: The annualized pay for this position on a full-time basis ranges from $100,000 or more when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract roles is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).

Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. Latitude contract professionals are usually W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week. Benefits-eligible Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality
Latitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Only qualified applicants should apply.

About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service national legal services company that specializes in providing high-end, flexible contract engagements and permanent positions to outstanding attorneys, paralegals, compliance officers and legal operations professionals. We work closely with our candidates to understand their career goals and match them with the substantive engagements they want with our clients, who range from Fortune 500 corporations to small companies and Global 50 law firms to boutiques. With offices coast-to-coast, we employ legal professionals across the country. Latitude’s client service leaders and recruiters are all former practicing attorneys and understand the demands faced by those we serve.

Latitude Engagements
Great attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract engagements or consulting roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Latitude engaged professionals have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running.

If you have the right skills, personality and experience, Latitude helps you do what you are good at in a more rewarding way. Latitude engaged professionals serve on a full- or part-time engagement basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

While we are able to work only with a select few of the most outstanding candidates, our customized approach results in a high success rate for those candidates we recommend.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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