Senior Commercial Litigation Attorney

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Key Responsibilities

Independently manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution Handle sophisticated commercial, construction,

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Trueline's client, a highly respected boutique litigation firm with a national practice representing contractors, businesses, and institutional clients, is seeking a Senior Commercial 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.

**DO NOT APPLY IF YOUR BACKGROUND IS IN INSURANCE DEFENSE/CONSTRUCTION DEFECT ONLY

***THIS IS A FULLY REMOTE POSITION WITH TONS OF PERKS!

Responsibilities

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→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

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

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

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