Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation

Talent Search Pro; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Search Pro in Downtown Seattle, WA is seeking an Associate Attorney with 6 years of civil litigation experience to own cases from initiation through settlement or trial. You’ll join a collaborative, in-person firm where you have full autonomy over your caseload, supported by paralegals and seasoned colleagues.

You will manage employment, school, and general civil matters, draft motions, conduct discovery, depose witnesses, attend hearings, and negotiate settlements.

Qualifications

• 6 years of civil litigation experience with strong motion practice skills.
• Ability to independently manage cases from intake through trial with minimal supervision.
• Trial-ready mindset; second chair experience preferred, first chair even better.
• Active Washington State Bar membership in good standing.
• Stable employment history with no unexplained short tenures or frequent job hopping.

Responsibilities

• Managing your own civil litigation cases end-to-end (employment law, school law, and general civil litigation).
• Drafting motions, conducting discovery, and deposing parties, experts, and third parties.
• Attending hearings, arguing motions, and conducting bench and jury trials.
• Meeting with clients to devise litigation strategies and execute settlement agreements.
• Collaborating daily with colleagues on case strategy in an in-person environment.

Skills

Civil litigation

Motion practice

Case management

Trial experience

Client meetings

Job description

Salary range: $150K-$200K

Location: Downtown Seattle, WA

Visa Sponsorship Details: Open to visa transfers (e.g. OPT, H1B transfers)

On-site work policy: 5 days in-office in Downtown Seattle, WA

About this role

We are looking for an Associate Attorney with 6 years of civil litigation experience to own cases from initiation through settlement or trial. You'll join a collaborative, in-person firm where you're treated as a professional with full autonomy over your caseload, supported by paralegals and experienced colleagues - this is your opportunity to do real litigation work.

What will you be doing?

• Managing your own civil litigation cases end-to-end (employment law, school law, and general civil litigation)
• Drafting motions, conducting discovery, and deposing parties, experts, and third parties
• Attending hearings, arguing motions, and conducting bench and jury trials
• Meeting with clients to devise litigation strategies and execute settlement agreements
• Collaborating daily with colleagues on case strategy in an in-person environment

Key Requirements

• 6 years of civil litigation experience with strong motion practice skills
• Ability to independently manage cases from intake through trial with minimal supervision
• Trial-ready mindset - second chair experience preferred, first chair even better, but must be eager and prepared to try cases
• Active Washington State Bar membership in good standing
• Stable employment history with no unexplained short tenures or frequent job hopping