Associate Attorney

4 weeks ago


Seattle, United States Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC Full time

Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala PLLC (PCVA), a dynamic law firm with a team of 30 accomplished attorneys, is seeking a talented and dedicated Associate Attorney with 3-5 years of litigation experience to join our national litigation practice group. The is a full-time position is for our Seattle office.

Our firm continues to expand, and this position will focus on the growing practice of seeking justice for sexual abuse survivors. This position is ideal for a junior attorney anxious to develop litigation and trial skills. We are a smaller firm, so you will be entrusted with more responsibility than your peers at large firms.

As an Associate Attorney at PCVA, you will play a crucial role in supporting our clients by handling many aspects of litigation, which may include:

  • Managing cases from inception to completion
  • Maintaining strong client relationships
  • Drafting persuasive motions and confidently presenting arguments in court
  • Skillfully conducting and defending depositions
  • Successfully taking cases to trial

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • A strong interest in complex plaintiffs' personal injury litigation and a passion for advocating on behalf of survivors of childhood sexual abuse
  • 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation (clerking after bar admission will be considered)
  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
  • Exceptional research and writing abilities
  • A robust work ethic and meticulous attention to detail, including the capacity to multi-task under pressure
  • A valid license to practice law in California, with experience in Washington or New York being a valuable addition

The compensation structure for this role provides an annual salary range of $145,000 to $185,000, plus a generous bonus program which rewards experience and performance. In 2023, our associates received total compensation ranging between $250,000 and $450,000.

Our bonus structure is comprised of two components. The first, an objective bonus, is triggered when the firm successfully achieves its annual revenue target. The second component is a subjective bonus, allocated at the end of the year, which is designed to recognize individual performance.

As a contingency-based firm, we operate under the principle that our victories are shared ones. This principle is embodied in our bonus structure, rewarding our attorneys generously whenever the firm succeeds.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with a profit-sharing component
  • Company-provided iPhone and laptop
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Supplemental bonus pay

Job Type: Full-time

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