Senior Managing Litigation Attorney at Washington Auto Law & Mr. Crash in Renton, Washington

Job description

• To support our continued growth, we are looking for a high-caliber leader to formalize, build, and lead our Litigation Department. We are seeking a Senior Managing Litigation Attorney who wants to actively try cases while scaling a department. This role is primarily a remote/work-from-home position, offering excellent autonomy, with the expectation of occasional in-person collaboration, team meetings, or trial preparation at our office in Renton. This role is a blend of high-stakes advocacy and strategic leadership—you will manage an active litigation docket while taking ownership of building out the team, processes, and infrastructure for our growing litigation department.
• You are a good fit if you are a positive, growth-minded professional that loves to find the opportunity in every challenge. Our culture is founded on Gratitude. You are compassionate with clients and energized by working with a team. If building and growing excites you, then this is the right place.

Responsibilities

• First-Chair Advocacy: Act as lead trial counsel on auto accident injury cases.
• Team Leadership & Process Design: Take ownership of leading, formalizing, and expanding our litigation department. Establish the tactical workflows, case metrics, and serve as the direct mentor to future litigation associates and support staff.
• Docket Management: Independently guide a specialized litigation docket from initial filing through discovery and jury trial.
• Pre-Litigation Synergy: Collaborate directly with our highly efficient pre-litigation division to identify and transition files when insurance carriers refuse to compensate our clients for what they are legally owed by the party responsible.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of dedicated plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.
• Trial Record: A proven history of handling 10+ jury trials to verdict in Washington State courts as first-chair counsel.
• Licensure: Active member in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).
• Mindset: A high-level tactician who is passionate about the practice of law and professional mentorship but seeks the stability and focus of an employee role rather than ownership.
• Location Flexibility: Ability to work highly effectively from home while being available for trials, hearings, and occasional team collaboration at our Renton office.

Skills

Required

• First-chair trial advocacy
• Leadership and team building
• Litigation docket management
• Legal strategy and mentorship
• Effective remote work and collaboration

Benefits

• Base Salary: $200,000 per year base salary, supplemented by a performance-based percentage of gross profit generated.
• Workplace Freedom: Flexible remote work environment with complete home office independence.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Complete backing, marketing budget, and financial resources from the firm to aggressively pursue large-scale litigation.
• $200,000 - $300,000+