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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! What You'll Do as the Senior Litigation Attorney: • 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 Must-Haves as the Senior Litigation Attorney: • 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 Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Litigation Attorney: • 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 This Role Offers: • 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