Junior Associate Attorney
Company: Scheer.Law PLLC
Location: Seattle
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Scheer.Law PLLC
is seeking a junior associate with at least 1 year of experience to
join our firm. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented,
creative, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working within a
small, fast-paced, team-oriented community. A commitment to
providing excellent customer service is essential, and a desire to
be a “great” trial attorney is a must! We are looking for an
attorney who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will
have experience conducting discovery, drafting motions and briefs,
taking depositions of fact, and examination of witnesses at trial.
This position will get trial experience on an endless variety of
cases, front-line opportunities, and direct client contact. Must be
admitted to Bar in a state where the firm practices law.
REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS A law degree from an A.B.A.
accredited law school and excellent academic credentials. Must be
an active member, in good standing, in the State Bar of Washington,
or any other State Bar that the firm practices law. Ideally, one
year of civil litigation experience/jury trial experience,
preferably in insurance defense practice. Strong organizational
skills that reflect an ability to perform and prioritize multiple
tasks seamlessly with tact and diplomacy. Expert-level written and
verbal communication skills. Very strong interpersonal skills and
the ability to build relationships with stakeholders, including
staff, external partners, and clients. Ability to support multiple
complex cases and adapt to changing priorities and demanding
deadlines. Excellent ability to communicate clearly, effectively,
and with proper professionalism. Fluent in all necessary
technology; primarily Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Adobe
Acrobat, among others. Willingness to learn and undertake new tasks
outside of prior experience with enthusiasm and confidence.
Self-motivated, disciplined, and flexible with the ability to adapt
to change. Superior decision-making skills. Experience working in a
paperless environment. Able to communicate complex legal issues
with ease and confidence. Experience working with a variety of
professionals and personalities across the business organization.
Desire to create real-world impact and be willing to push the
envelope in strategizing how to win challenging cases. COMPENSATION
PACKAGE Competitive base pay Participation in wellness program –
dental, medical, vision Participation in company sponsored
retirement plan Generous paid time off – vacation, sick and 10
company paid holidays SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Please submit a cover
letter, resume, writing sample, academic transcripts, and
references. The writing sample should demonstrate your best legal
analysis. Please include Junior Litigation Associate in the subject
line, in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Due to the number of
applications, only those eligible for an interview will be
contacted. The position is open until filled. Resumes should be
forwarded to hiringmanager@scheer.law. The preceding statements
describe the general job responsibilities and are not intended to
be construed as an exhaustive list of tasks and skills required of
the job incumbent. This job description may be reevaluated and/or
modified at any time without notice to the incumbent. Scheer.Law,
PLLC is an equal opportunity employer which selects the individual
who is the best match for a position based on job-related
qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national
origin, religion, sexual preference, age, disability, or other
protected group status. Company Description Scheer.Law PLLC is a
civil litigation law firm. We handle cases and other matters for
our clients throughout the Northwest, including Washington, Oregon,
Idaho, Alaska, and Montana. At Scheer.Law PLLC we are well-known
for our aggressive trial work, excellent results, and outstanding
customer service. Company Description Scheer.Law PLLC is a civil
litigation law firm. We handle cases and other matters for our
clients throughout the Northwest, including Washington, Oregon,
Idaho, Alaska, and Montana. At Scheer.Law PLLC we are well-known
for our aggressive trial work, excellent results, and outstanding
customer service.
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