Associate Attorney

Pacer Group; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to complex disputes

Direct client interaction

Opportunities for deposition and trial

Job summary

Pacer Group in Seattle, Washington, is seeking a Civil/Commercial Litigation Associate to handle a broad range of complex matters from early stages through resolution. The role offers significant responsibility and direct client contact.

Candidates should have 1–7 years of civil/commercial litigation, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases with supervision. Seattle bar membership or eligibility is required; insurance defense or business litigation experience

Qualifications

• 1–7 years of civil and/or commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and motion practice skills.
• Deposition and court experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently with supervision.
• Active Seattle, Washington membership (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience in insurance defense, business litigation, or general liability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of civil/commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal briefs.
• Conduct depositions and assist in witness preparation.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, and case management conferences.
• Manage written discovery and e-discovery processes.
• Work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Support trial preparation and assist at trial as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Commercial litigation

Legal writing

Research

Motion practice

Courtroom experience

Job description

Job Title: Civil/Commercial Litigation Associate

Location: Seattle, Washington, USA

Work Arrangement: [Remote / Hybrid / Onsite]

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview:

A growing litigation practice is seeking a Civil/Commercial Litigation Associate to join its team in Seattle, Washington. The role involves handling a broad range of complex litigation matters with significant responsibility from early stages through resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of civil/commercial litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal briefs.
• Conduct depositions and assist in witness preparation.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, and case management conferences.
• Manage written discovery and e-discovery processes.
• Work directly with clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Support trial preparation and assist at trial as needed.
• 1–7 years of civil and/or commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, and motion practice skills.
• Deposition and court experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently with supervision.
• Active Seattle, Washington membership (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience in insurance defense, business litigation, or general liability is a plus.

What’s Offered:

• Exposure to complex civil and commercial disputes
• Strong courtroom and deposition experience opportunities
• Direct client interaction and case ownership
• Competitive compensation structure
• Collaborative and growth-oriented litigation