Litigation Associate Attorney $90K-$115K - WA Law Firm in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This role at Mandarich Law Group offers a solid entry or early-career opportunity in creditors' rights litigation — a specialized but high-volume niche within civil law. The firm's multi-state footprint (11 states) signals institutional stability and a well-established practice area.
Compensation: The $90K–$115K DOE range is competitive for a Washington State associate attorney, roughly in line with mid-market firm salaries in the Pacific Northwest. It trails Big Law rates but is reasonable for a creditors' rights boutique with strong benefits.
Skills you'll develop:
- High-volume litigation management — valuable and transferable across civil practice areas.
- Courtroom presence and oral advocacy through frequent appearances.
- Motion drafting, trial prep, and arbitration experience.
- Client/consumer communication in a regulated (FDCPA/state law) environment.
Green flags: Paid bar dues, paid parental leave, company-paid life insurance, and disability coverage indicate a firm that invests in attorney retention. The breadth of court work provides faster courtroom experience than many larger firms.
Red flags to consider: "High-volume caseload" is a consistent theme — this is a production-oriented environment. Career advancement pathways and mentorship are not mentioned, which is worth asking about in interviews. The role may also be repetitive if you prefer complex, novel legal issues.
Mandarich Law Group is one of the country's leading creditor's rights law firms with offices in CA, NY, IL, MI, MO, OH, NC, GA, WA, NV, and FL. We are seeking an Associate Attorney who is licensed to practice law in the State of Washington and must reside in the State of Washington for court appearances.
What You'll Do:
- Court Appearances – Associate is required to correctly prepare, appear timely, and properly handle court appearances that are reasonably within travel distance. It is your responsibility to ensure you are able to timely and reliably appear at the given courthouse. Overnight travel may be required for certain locations; driving a car is required for some locations.
- Court Coverage Placements – Associate is required to review and appropriately request coverage where necessary for all court calls where an Associate will not appear, including the attachment of all necessary documents for the attorney's appearance as well as any orders necessary for the requested coverage results.
- Mid-Litigation Motions and Responses – Associate may be required to draft, review, and file any necessary motions during the course of litigation.
- Trials and Arbitrations – Associate may be required to prepare for trials/arbitrations as necessary for the firm, which may include overnight stays in distant counties.
- Communications with Attorneys, Employers, and Consumers – Associate is required to communicate with consumers, consumers' employers, and consumers' attorneys as necessary to resolve accounts/suits.
Requirements
- Licensed in the State of Washington to practice law. Additional licensing in other states (IA, MO, KS, IL, NY, NE, ID, CA, AK, HI, NV) is welcomed.
- Comfortable appearing in court with the ability to appear on time consistently using your own method of transportation.
- Travel may be required; the firm reimburses in accordance with IRS published mileage rates, and other firm-approved travel expenses will be reimbursed the subsequent pay period following submittal.
- Strong multi-tasking and verbal/written communication skills are mandatory for a high-volume caseload.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary ($90K – $115K DOE)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage; 401(k) plan with company match
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- PTO and Float Holiday
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bar Dues
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