Attorney (Complex Litigation/Class Action)
Seattle, Washington
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Schroeter Goldmark & Bender has an immediate opening for a full-time lateral or contract attorney to work with our Litigation and Class Action team. SGB seeks candidates with at least 5 years of experience and a background in one or more of the following practice areas: complex litigation, class action, product liability, and medical malpractice. We are looking for someone with demonstrated litigation skills, who can work up complex cases through all phases of discovery. The applicant must be a strong writer and have experience with appeals, summary judgment motions, or other complex motions. Trial and other courtroom experience is preferred. The applicant must be licensed in Washington or be able to become licensed in Washington within 6 months. SGB works primarily on contingency, so, while the position is full-time, there are no billable-hour requirements.
Pay & Benefits
• Salary range of $115,000 – $145,000 base, depending on experience
• Annual performance-based bonus up to 75% of base
• 401(k) retirement plan, match, and profit-sharing
• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Personal education, training and marketing budget
• Sabbatical program
• Equipment allowance
• Parking/transit allowance
• Free in-building gym
• No billable-hour requirement
Location & Schedule
SGB’s main office is in downtown Seattle on the 34th floor of the new Rainier Square Building at 401 Union Street. The attorney will work three days a week in the downtown office, with an otherwise flexible schedule, depending on the firm’s needs.
About SGB
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender is a small law firm, founded over 50 years ago on the principle that ordinary people deserve first-rate lawyers when fighting against powerful interests. The firm is a leader in the areas of personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, employment discrimination, civil rights, crime victim representation, and class actions targeting wage theft and consumer abuse. At SGB, we understand that our success is a testament to the hard work of our employees and our steadfast commitment to civil justice.
Inclusion
Schroeter Goldmark & Bender is a workplace of respect and inclusion; we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. At SGB, we believe that attracting and retaining diverse staff is crucial to serving the communities where we work and live. We recently crafted a diversity, equity and inclusion statement and are engaged in operationalizing it.
To Apply
Submit your letter of interest, resume, and writing sample via email to Naomi at meliora@sgb law.com no later than May 1,2025. We will review resumes on a rolling basis and will notify you if you have been selected for an interview.
Thank you for your interest. We look forward to hearing from you.
