Commercial Litigation Associate

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Seattle seeks an experienced litigation associate to help handle fast-moving non-compete and trade secrets matters, supporting plaintiffs and defendants. The role requires strong writing and the ability to draft pleadings and motions, coordinate with expert witnesses, and manage deadlines in a collaborative, high-paced environment.

Candidates should have experience taking and defending depositions; trial experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing and arguing pleadings and contested motions such as complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, applications for temporary restraining orders, and preliminary injunctions.

Responsibilities

• Support fast-moving, deadline-driven cases, specifically non-compete litigation and actions to protect trade secrets, representing clients as both plaintiffs and defendants.
• Experience taking and defending depositions, and working with expert witnesses.
• Stellar writing ability is critical for this position; trial experience is a plus.

Job description

Overview

• Required experience includes preparing and arguing pleadings and contested motions, such as complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, applications for temporary restraining orders, and preliminary injunctions.
• Candidates must have experience taking and defending depositions, and working with expert witnesses.
• The role involves supporting fast-moving, deadline-driven cases, specifically non-compete litigation and actions to protect trade secrets, representing clients as both plaintiffs and defendants.
• Stellar writing ability is critical for this position; trial experience is a plus.