Senior Litigation Attorney

A highly respected boutique litigation firm with a national practice representing contractors, businesses, and institutional clients is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney to join their team in a fully remote role. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced litigator to step into sophisticated state and federal litigation, work directly with firm leadership, and build toward a long-term partnership opportunity in a collaborative, entrepreneurial practice.

What You'll Do as the Senior Litigation Attorney:

• Independently manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle sophisticated commercial, construction, and government-related disputes in both state and federal courts
• Develop litigation strategy, draft dispositive motions, and prepare persuasive legal arguments
• Lead depositions, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and trial preparation
• Serve as second chair at trial, with opportunities to assume first-chair responsibilities
• Prepare and examine witnesses while developing effective trial strategy
• Build trusted relationships with sophisticated clients and serve as their primary legal advisor throughout litigation
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff while fostering a collaborative team environment
• Support business development initiatives and identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships
• Play a meaningful role in the firm's continued growth and future leadership

Must-Haves as the Senior Litigation Attorney:

• 5+ years of sophisticated commercial litigation, construction litigation, or closely related litigation experience
• Ability to independently manage complex litigation matters from beginning to end
• Strong motion practice, deposition, and courtroom experience
• Second-chair trial experience required
• First-chair trial experience strongly preferred
• Experience representing sophisticated commercial, government, contractor, or institutional clients
• Background with a nationally recognized or highly respected regional law firm
• Minimum of 3 years with a Top 200 or similarly respected law firm
• Senior Associate, Counsel, or Partner-level experience
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and client communication skills
• Juris Doctor from a well-regarded law school

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Litigation Attorney:

• Construction litigation experience
• Government contracts litigation experience
• Court of Federal Claims experience
• Washington, DC Bar admission
• Additional East Coast bar admission
• Portable book of business
• Interest in a long-term leadership or partnership path

This Role Offers:

• Base salary of $175,000-$220,000, with flexibility for highly qualified candidates
• Additional compensation consideration for attorneys with meaningful portable business
• Profit sharing after one year, typically 8%-10% of salary
• 10% origination bonus
• Fully remote work environment
• Flexibility to maintain a home office or private office
• Access to firm office space in Seattle or Alaska, if desired
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with 3.5% Safe Harbor contribution
• Bar dues and professional association memberships paid
• Home office equipment provided
• Phone stipend
• Annual travel stipend up to $5,000
• Clear partnership track with significant leadership opportunities

Trueline is an unabashed equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.