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A highly successful Seattle based civil defense litigation firm is looking to add an associate attorney to our team. Floyd | Pflueger has over 30 years of successful client representation achieved through the involvement of attorneys at all levels of the firm. Associates are immediately involved in drafting and opposing motions, depositions, discovery, court hearings and trials.

Located in Seattle, we are a small in-office law firm overlooking beautiful Puget Sound. We pride ourselves on fostering relationships, supporting each other in our practice areas, continually improving processes and consciously providing opportunities to build community amongst ourselves. While hybrid work is available, we value our in-office time together. 

 The skills and abilities of successful candidates include:

• At least three years’ experience.
• Experience working with insurance companies and within their respective guidelines is a plus but not required.
• Active membership in Washington state bar.
• Excellent research, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Clerkship experience a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work with colleagues professionally, effectively, and respectfully.
• Desire to develop relationships with individuals who have different cultural frameworks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

As a Floyd | Pflueger employee, you will:

• Join a team of co-workers who know how to have fun.
• Be offered the ability to participate in a competitive benefits package which includes employer paid medical, dental and vision, life and LTD, flexible spending account, transportation subsidy, 401k, profit sharing, and bonus program.
• Enjoy a business casual work environment.
• Engage in supporting our local community through drives such as Northwest Harvest, Toys for Tots and others.

Salary Range: $120,000-$165,000 per year

To apply, please send the following to [email protected].  Recruiters are asked to not contact our office. 

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References
• Writing Sample

Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress, P.S. is a highly successful civil defense litigation firm comprised of employees dedicated to excelling in their areas of expertise.  Our 35 years of successful client representation have been achieved through team collaboration, skilled personnel, professional development at all levels of the firm, and a demonstrated commitment to our communities.

Located in Seattle, we are a small in-office law firm overlooking beautiful Puget Sound.  We pride ourselves on fostering relationships, supporting each other in our practice areas, continually improving processes and consciously providing opportunities to build community amongst ourselves. 

This full-time in-office position, Monday-Friday, is a blend of legal assistance and office assistant tasks.

Office Assistant (50%) 

• Greet clients and guests and accept deliveries
• Assist in the preparation of conference rooms for client/guest meetings including beverage set up and clean up if the meeting concludes.
• Assist to monitor and stock office and kitchen supplies
• Morning duties:
  • Bring newspapers up from the building lobby
  • Make and maintain fresh pots of coffee
  • Empty shredding bin
• Descale espresso machine as needed.
• Accept and distribute incoming packages.
• Assist with firm wide events.

Legal Assistance (50%) 

• Assist Legal Assistants and Paralegals with trial binders and tabs, copy jobs, scanning, printing and other case related tasks.
• Gain knowledge and experience in civil defense litigation encompassing a variety of client types.
• Prepare documentation as requested by legal assistants and paralegals.
• Provide backup assistance to attorneys when legal assistants are on vacation or ill.
• Process expense reimbursements.
• Provide assistance with discovery.
• Communicate professionally with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff both in person, phone and email.
• Assist other firm attorneys as requested in the absence of, or in addition to, their regularly assigned legal assistant.
• Continually seek to improve processes and the quality of work through open dialogue with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as requested.

The skills, abilities and experience of successful candidates include:

• While prior office experience is desired, it is not required.
• Ability to work with colleagues professionally, effectively, and respectfully.
• A team player with a pro-active can-do attitude.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload and timelines.
• Ability to anticipate needs and offer proactive support.
• Ability to be flexible and comfortable with multiple conflicting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all situations.
• Desire to develop relationships with individuals who have different cultural frameworks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

As a Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress, P.S. employee, you will:

• Join a team of co-workers who know how to have fun.
• Be offered the ability to participate in a competitive benefits package which includes employer paid medical, dental and vision, life and LTD, flexible spending account, 401k, and transportation subsidy.
• Enjoy a business casual work environment.
• Engage in supporting our local community through drives such as Northwest Harvest, Toys for Tots and others.

Compensation: $50,000 – $65,000

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].  Recruiters are asked not to contact our office.

Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress, P.S. is a highly successful civil defense litigation firm comprised of employees dedicated to excelling in their areas of expertise.  Our 35 years of successful client representation have been achieved through team collaboration, skilled personnel, professional development at all levels of the firm, and a demonstrated commitment to our communities.

Located in Seattle, we are a small law firm overlooking beautiful Puget Sound.  We pride ourselves on fostering relationships, supporting each other in our practice areas, continually improving processes and consciously providing opportunities to build community amongst ourselves. 

As a Legal Assistant/Paralegal, you will support multiple attorneys in a team environment, managing all aspects of legal cases. Ideal candidates will be able to work with limited supervision, have keen attention to detail, meet deadlines and commitments, and have knowledge of the court systems.  

At Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress, P.S., being a legal assistant means you will: 

• Manage all aspects of cases for assigned attorneys including court documents, case schedules, trial dates, depositions, mediations, and client meetings.
• Draft, prepare and format correspondence and other legal documents based on firm standards and individual attorney preferences.
• File pleadings with courts, serve counsel with pleadings, discovery, etc.
• Schedule appointments, depositions, court reporters, process servers, client meetings and other matter-related meetings for attorney(s).
• Maintain attorney calendars, set deadlines, reminders and other action items as needed and requested by assigned attorneys.
• Ensure outgoing mail, email, overnight deliveries, and messenger deliveries are delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Work with paralegal(s) to maintain organized case files.
• Create and manage client files using NetDocuments.
• Communicate professionally with a diverse group of clients, attorneys, and staff both in person, phone and email.
• Assist other firm attorneys as requested and required in the absence of, or in addition to, their regularly assigned Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
• Continually seek to improve processes and the quality of work through open dialogue with colleagues.
• Perform other duties as requested.

The skills and abilities of successful candidates include:

• Ability to work with colleagues professionally, effectively, and respectfully.
• A team player with a pro-active can-do attitude.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload and timelines.
• Ability to anticipate needs and offer proactive support.
• Ability to be flexible and comfortable with multiple conflicting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality in all situations.
• Desire to develop relationships with individuals who have different cultural frameworks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience with NetDocuments desired but not required.

Candidates will have:

• Minimum of three years’ experience providing attorney support in a law firm.
• Experience in or desire to learn about the Washington state and Federal court system.
• Prior experience in insurance defense litigation (highly desired).

As a Floyd, Pflueger, Kearns, Nedderman & Gress, P.S. employee, you will:

• Join a team of co-workers who know how to have fun.
• Be offered the ability to participate in a competitive benefits package which includes employer paid medical, dental and vision, life and LTD, flexible spending account, 401k, and transportation subsidy.
• Enjoy a business casual work environment.
• Engage in supporting our local community through drives such as Northwest Harvest, Toys for Tots and others.

Compensation: $70,000 – $100,000 DOE

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].  Recruiters are asked not to contact our office.