Jr. Associate

Jr. Associate – Personal Injury

Cardinal North

Cardinal North is a personal injury law firm in Washington and Arizona, built and designed to deliver high-quality legal representation to injured plaintiffs. We only accept cases when we genuinely believe we can put the client in a better position than they were before hiring us. We conduct thorough lookbacks on all cases to ensure our fees are appropriate for the work we conducted, often resulting in reduced fees for the client. We place high standards on ourselves and those we work with, and we hold the insurance companies to those same standards to ensure our clients receive the best result available. We don’t just talk about our core values of Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability, we live them every day without compromise.

Job Summary

The Jr. Associate will assist senior attorneys with pre-litigation and litigation personal injury cases. The Jr. Associate will also build and work their own case load under the direct supervision of the Managing Attorney. In addition to our core values, we foster an environment built on teachability and mentorship. We expect all employees, from the firm owners to the entry-level staff members, to be open to learning new ideas and methods while teaching and building up others. This role requires an entry-level knowledge and understanding of civil litigation practice. Job- and firm-specific education will be provided.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist senior attorneys with management of current cases.
• Build and maintain an active case load with the support and resources of the firm.
• Draft pre-litigation documents, such as insurance demands and counter-demands, expert and lay witness declarations, etc.
• Draft litigation documents and pleadings, such as summonses and complaints, discovery requests and responses, motions, deposition preparation documents, etc.
• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, witnesses, experts, court staff, and opposing counsel.
• Manage client files, case progression, and legal team.
• Conduct legal research for demands and pleadings.
• Engage in external networking and community involvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of civil litigation experience
• Licensed to practice law in Washington and/or Idaho, and the willingness to seek bar admission in an additional jurisdiction.
• Individuals who recently passed the July bar exam but awaiting Character and Fitness evaluation are encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of electronic filing systems and basic law firm technology/software (e.g., Microsoft Office applications and case management software)
• Authorized to work in the United States

Personal Attributes

• Embrace Cardinal North’s core values of Integrity, Transparency, and Accountability – we have zero tolerance for behavior and actions that perpetuate the negative stereotypes of personal injury attorneys
• Strong work ethic – our clients expect and deserve the best
• Detail oriented – success in this industry is often found in the smallest details
• Team player – we rely on every person’s strengths to get the best result for our clients
• Teachability – no one is perfect, and we all have something to learn or improve
• Sense of humor – we can’t carry the seriousness of our profession around with us all the time

Working Conditions

• $60,000/year + 8-10% production bonuses on resolved cases
• Production bonuses are calculated based on attorneys’ fees realized by firm.
• Total financial compensation (salary + bonuses) for 2026 expected to be $85,000-$105,000.
• Full-time, salaried position
• In-office required; Spokane, WA
• Free parking; near STA bus stop
• Health benefits available
• Anticipated start date: October/November 2025

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis in the order received.

Cover letters are optional. If a cover letter is submitted, please do not merely re-state the information in your resume. Cover letters may be used to communicate information not found in your resume, or to introduce yourself and highlight your soft attributes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person