Business Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle seeks a midlevel litigation associate with 3–5 years of complex business litigation experience. WA state bar admission is required, and judicial clerkship is preferred. Candidates should have excellent written and oral advocacy and be able to manage large, sophisticated matters.

The firm offers a discretionary bonus, 401(k) with matching, medical, dental, vision insurance, parental leave, up to ten paid holidays, and family care benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of complex business litigation experience.
• Judicial clerkship preferred; ≥1 year in a law firm litigation role.
• WA state bar admission required; excellent academic credentials and advocacy skills.
• Seattle-based role with opportunities on national matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in federal and state court proceedings and ADR.
• Assist on large, sophisticated litigation matters with senior practitioners.
• Maintain excellent written and oral advocacy and case management.

Skills

Complex business litigation

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Clerkship experience

Job description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune's Best Places to Work for 24 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a midlevel litigation associate for the Seattle office with outstanding credentials and three to five years of experience in complex business litigation. Judicial clerkship experience is preferred and at least one year of experience in a litigation position at a firm is required. Successful candidates will have excellent academic credentials, superb written and oral advocacy skills and experience managing large and sophisticated litigation matters. WA state bar admission is required.

The complex litigation practice consists of the representation of a wide range of businesses and individuals in federal and state court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution venues. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial environment and work closely with experienced, collaborative practitioners on a local and national level.

This posit ion is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, personal medical and parental leave, up to ten paid Holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here

Compensation range: $260,000 to $365,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.