Associate Attorney

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

You're not looking for a playbook to follow. You're ready to start building one.

Puget Law Group (PLG), the Pacific Northwest's largest and premier-rated Criminal Defense and Injury Law Firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our growing team of defenders.

At Puget Law Group, we empower clients facing their darkest hours by delivering unwavering advocacy and pursuing justice. We strive to exceed expectations, secure the best possible outcomes, and restore hope. Our values of Respect, Inspiration, Growth, Hustle, and Trust guide every case, every client interaction, and every team decision.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated attorney who is eager to gain significant courtroom experience, develop trial skills, and grow alongside some of the most experienced criminal defense attorneys in Washington. We are proud that multiple attorneys from PLG have gone on to become judges, a testament to the caliber of talent and leadership within our firm.

WHO WE WANT ON OUR TEAM

The Associate Attorney we seek is proactive, resourceful, accountable, and committed to becoming an exceptional advocate. You take ownership of your work, welcome feedback, and thrive in a collaborative environment that values growth, initiative, and excellence.

• Driven: You are driven to learn, improve, and achieve outstanding results for your clients. You embrace challenges and bring a strong work ethic to everything you do.
• Proactive: You identify solutions, take initiative, and move cases forward without waiting for constant direction.
• Team-First: You understand that great outcomes come from strong collaboration. You support your colleagues, seek mentorship, and willingly share knowledge with others.
• Sharp Under Pressure: You remain calm in challenging situations, think critically, and make sound decisions while handling fast-paced and high-stakes matters.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This is a hands-on litigation position offering immediate courtroom experience and significant professional development opportunities.

• Manage a caseload of criminal matters, including DUI's, misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and, depending on experience and development, felony cases.
• Represent clients in Washington's Municipal, District, and Superior Courts.
• Draft and argue motions, including evidentiary, suppression, and other pretrial motions.
• Develop case strategy through investigation, legal research, and collaboration with fellow attorneys.
• Negotiate with prosecutors and opposing counsel to achieve favorable outcomes.
• Counsel clients through one of the most difficult periods of their lives with professionalism, empathy, and clear communication.
• Learn from and collaborate with a team that includes former prosecutors and highly accomplished criminal defense attorneys.
• Participate in content creation, community engagement, marketing initiatives, and branding efforts that support the continued growth of the firm.
• Maintain the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and client confidentiality.

WHY PLG

At PLG, we don't simply process cases. We fight for our clients with integrity, creativity, and relentless advocacy.

Our experienced team of criminal defense attorneys possesses more combined criminal law experience than any criminal defense firm in the Pacific Northwest. We regularly collaborate on strategy, support each other in court, exchange ideas, and challenge one another to grow professionally.

This position offers a unique opportunity to accelerate your development as a criminal defense attorney while gaining meaningful courtroom experience and work among some of the region's most respected attorneys.

REQUIREMENTS

• Active Washington State Bar License and good standing with the WSBA.
• Experience handling DUI and misdemeanor criminal matters in Washington State courts.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service.
• Ability and willingness to travel between our Tacoma, Seattle, and Kent offices and courts as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Criminal law experience through private practice, public defense, prosecution, judicial clerkships, internships, or externships.
• Experience appearing in Municipal, District, and Superior Courts.
• Former prosecutor experience.
• Bilingual candidates, particularly those fluent in Spanish.
• Prior trial advocacy or significant courtroom experience.

OUR MISSION & VALUES

We empower clients facing their darkest hours by delivering unwavering advocacy and pursuing justice. We strive to exceed expectations, secure the best possible outcomes, and restore hope.

Five core values guide every case and every interaction: Respect, Inspiration, Growth, Hustle, and Trust.

These values are more than words. They shape how we serve clients, support one another, and pursue excellence. Our attorneys collaborate on strategy, share knowledge, and help each other grow both professionally and personally.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Immediate 401(k) matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional Membership Dues
• Parking
• Professional development Support

This is a full-time salaried position primarily based out of our Tacoma office, with opportunities to work in our Seattle office as business needs require.

THINK YOU'RE THE ONE?

If you're ready to fight for people at their darkest hour, develop into an exceptional trial attorney, and grow with one of the fastest-growing law firms in America, we want to hear from you.

Please submit:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

WHAT SETS YOU APART

We're interested in more than what's listed on your resume.

In your cover letter, tell us about the difficult challenge you overcame, the business you built, the demanding job that shaped you, the sport you compete in, or the pursuit that pushed you beyond your comfort zone.

We value individuals who demonstrate:

• Grit and perseverance.
• Entrepreneurial thinking.
• Leadership potential.
• Community involvement.
• Athletic, military, or other high-performance backgrounds.
• Diverse interests and accomplishments outside of law.
• A growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.

Candidates selected for interviews are encouraged to research and learn more about our firm before meeting with us.

To learn more about PLG, visit pugetlawgroup.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Puget Law Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

FINAL NOTES

This job description conveys essential information about the scope and nature of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the role. Management reserves the right to modify this job description as business needs evolve, and additional duties may be assigned.

Puget Law Group is one of the top rated and fastest growing law firms representing clients in DUI defense, criminal defense, and personal injury matters.