Litigation Associate: 1-3 yrs experience (Landlord Tenant preferred) (Everett)

2132 22nd St, Everett, WA 98201, USA
Litigation Associate, 1–3 Years’ Experience
Location: Everett, WA (Hybrid — Partial In-Office and Court Appearances as Required)
Firm: Cascade Counsel
Hours: Full-time, exempt (Part-time ramping to full-time also considered)
Comp: $75,000-$105,000/yr + Originations, Bonuses, & Benefits DOE
Cascade Counsel is seeking a detail-oriented, intelligent, and motivated Associate Attorney with 1–3 years of experience to join our growing team in Everett, WA. The ideal candidate has experience in Landlord-Tenant law and has an interest in a client-focused practice that helps to serve the local and broader community.
Cascade Counsel is a mission-driven law firm committed to delivering high-quality legal services to clients who need them most. While this position will have a strong focus on landlord-tenant law, Cascade Counsel also has a broader practice that includes real estate, business, and employment matters. We serve individuals and organizations with professionalism, responsiveness, and compassion.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft and serve notices to and on behalf of tenants in compliance with Washington State and local landlord-tenant laws.
* Represent landlords and tenants in unlawful detainer and housing-related proceedings, primarily in Snohomish and King County courts.
* Prepare pleadings, discovery, and legal correspondence with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
* Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical legal analysis.
* Assist clients on real estate transactions, business formation, contract issues, and employment matters as needed.
* Use legal technology and case management tools effectively.
* Embrace and leverage AI in day-to-day legal practice effectively.
* Work independently and manage a varied caseload while collaborating with your supervising attorneys, support staff, and fellow associates.
Qualifications:
* Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
* Licensed to practice law in Washington State.
* 1–3 years of legal experience, with demonstrated experience in landlord-tenant law.
* Practical experience drafting legal notices, preparing court filings, and attending hearings related to evictions or tenant disputes.
* Familiarity with real estate transactions, business formation, employment law, or contracts is a plus.
* Strong desire to assist clients facing financial hardship through creative methods of representation.
Ideal Candidate Qualities:
* Trustworthy and reliable.
* Communicative with both clients, colleagues and staff.
* Detail-oriented.
* Responsive.
* Fast learner who can adapt quickly to new challenges.
* Self-motivated and able to manage workload independently.
* Technologically fluent, with comfort using legal practice, research and case management tools: (1) Lexis +AI / Protege, (2) Lawmatics, (3) Chat GPT, (4) Microsoft 365, (5) Zoom, and (6) Windows.
* Willing and able to work in a hybrid model, including in-office presence in Everett as needed and frequent court appearances in Snohomish and King Counties.
* Willing and able to travel for appearances as needed on occasion.
Compensation & Benefits
* 100% employer-paid insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability.
* 5% employer 401k contribution; no match required.
* Reasonable billable hours target only 1,250/yr; bonuses for exceeding.
* Flexible 40-hour work week.
* Unlimited PTO.
* Billable hours credit for qualifying pro bono work.
* Mileage reimbursement and billable hours credit for travel time.
* Other perks: (1) Use of business cell phone or Zoom phone app, (2) use of dedicated business laptop, (3) $500 equipment budget for additional office equipment that you may retain, (4) use of shared legal and personal assistant(s), and (5) business credit card.
To apply, please submit a resume.
If your resume is selected for consideration, please be prepared to email:
* Cover letter (or email; bonus points for dog photos);
* Writing sample (persuasive writing preferred); and,
* Three professional references.
Applicants should clearly highlight their landlord-tenant law experience including client types served, types of matters handled, and familiarity with Washington housing laws and court procedures. Please use specific examples if possible.
Alternate Job Titles: Associate Attorney, Litigation Attorney, Litigation Lawyer, Junior Associate, Litigator
$75,000-105,000