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