Personal Injury Attorney in Seattle, Washington at Affinity Consulting Group

The Law Office of Yohannes K. Sium, PLLC is a lean, entrepreneurial personal injury firm in Seattle that works hard, thinks strategically, and fights for clients during some of the most stressful moments of their lives.

The firm has grown substantially over the last 15 years and serves a large, diverse client base, including many immigrants and small business owners such as Uber drivers, taxi drivers, and truckers. Many clients are navigating injuries while also trying to keep their businesses, vehicles, and livelihoods moving.

This is a firm where clear communication, cultural awareness, patience, and follow-through matter. Clients need an attorney who can explain the process clearly, build trust, and move cases forward with urgency and care.

• Are tired of managing cases without having a meaningful voice in strategy or client outcomes
• Want more direct client contact and greater ownership of your cases.
• Are ready to leave the layers of a larger firm behind.
• Want to be part of a small, entrepreneurial firm where you can build strong client relationships and sharpen your litigation skills.

If any of that resonates with you, this role may be exactly what you have been looking for.

This is not a narrow associate role where you sit in the background and wait for assignments. This is an opportunity to join a growing firm at an important stage and become a key part of its future.

The right attorney will help build and shape the litigation side of the practice, work closely with the Founding Attorney, and earn increasing autonomy as trust and performance are demonstrated. Long-term, there may be a path toward leadership, partnership, or ownership interest.

The firm is also in an exciting stage of systems and technology growth, including the rollout of Clio and AI tools like Eve. The ideal candidate is open to learning, improving processes, and using technology to create better client service and stronger outcomes.

The firm is seeking a driven Personal Injury Attorney who wants to build a long-term future with a growing practice. The ideal candidate is smart, resourceful, hard-working, and comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

This role is hands-on. Some days you will handle negotiations, motions, depositions, or arbitration preparation. Other days, you may need to jump in wherever needed to keep matters moving. Everyone on the team contributes, and the right person will see that as part of the opportunity.

This attorney will work under close supervision during the first 2–3 months before earning more autonomy.

• Take ownership of personal injury cases from intake to resolution.
• Negotiate directly with insurance companies to maximize client recoveries.
• Draft, file, and argue motions in Superior Courts and Federal Courts.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle arbitrations.
• Assist with discovery, case preparation, and client communication.
• Move cases forward with urgency, strategy, and good judgment.
• Be willing to jump in wherever needed, including administrative tasks when necessary.
• Test and leverage AI tools, including Clio and Eve, to improve efficiency and outcomes.

• A highly structured, large-firm environment with layers of bureaucracy.
• For someone who wants to stay in a narrow lane or avoid ownership of cases.
• For someone uncomfortable with direct client communication, hands-on case work, or leveraging technology and AI to improve their practice.
• A remote role (the firm works face-to-face in downtown Seattle)

• Have meaningful personal injury experience and understand how to move cases forward.
• Enjoy negotiating with insurance companies and advocating for strong client outcomes.
• Know when to follow up, when to escalate, and how to use litigation strategy to create leverage.
• Communicate clearly and patiently with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Care about serving immigrant clients, professional drivers, small business owners, and others who may need extra guidance through the legal process.
• Are comfortable in a small, entrepreneurial firm where attorneys are expected to be hands-on.
• Want a long-term opportunity with a path toward leadership, partnership, or ownership interest.
• Are curious about using technology and AI to improve the practice of law.

• JD and active license to practice in Washington (or ability to waive in).
• 2 years of personal injury experience required.
• Solid track record negotiating with insurance companies required.
• Experience taking depositions required.
• Arbitration experience strongly desired.
• Civil litigation experience, including drafting and filing motions, is a plus.
• Highly intelligent, resourceful, and willing to work hard.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — someone who sees this as a career-building opportunity, not just a job.
• Willing and able to work in the office 5 days a week in a beautiful building downtown.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Bonuses based on personal and firm performance
• Excellent Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• PTO (all-in-one package)
• Parking pass
• 401(k) with matching