Commercial Litigation Associate

Premier Global Links LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Premier Global Links LLC is recruiting a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Seattle-based legal team. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and hands-on experience with complex disputes in state and federal courts.

This full-time, on-site role involves managing matters from initial assessment through trial preparation, leading discovery, motions, and oral arguments, and developing litigation strategies with partners.

Qualifications

• JD required and active WA state bar.
• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing and analytical abilities.
• Ability to manage cases independently and collaborate with a legal team.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial litigation matters from initial case assessment through trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
• Lead discovery, depositions, motion practice, and oral arguments.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys.
• Represent client interests in state and federal court proceedings.
• Analyze case law and develop persuasive legal arguments.
• Handle insurance coverage and bad faith disputes when applicable.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Washington State Bar admission

Job description

About the Opportunity

Premier Global Links LLC is recruiting on behalf of a confidential, established law firm seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Seattle-based legal team.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and hands-on experience handling complex disputes in state and federal courts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial litigation matters from initial case assessment through trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research, draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Lead discovery, depositions, motion practice, and oral arguments.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys.
• Represent client interests in state and federal court proceedings.
• Analyze case law and develop persuasive legal arguments.
• Handle insurance coverage and bad faith disputes when applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Active Washington State Bar admission.
• 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Hands‑on experience with depositions, oral arguments, and trial‑related work.
• Ability to manage cases independently and collaborate effectively with a legal team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, or insurance defense litigation.
• Admission to the Oregon, Idaho, or Alaska Bar, with relevant practice experience.
• Experience handling cases in both federal and state courts.
• Strong background in complex commercial disputes.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary: $210,000–$235,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Additional benefits and compensation details provided during the hiring process.

Work Location

Full‑time, on‑site position based in Seattle, Washington.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have current U.S. work authorization. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We welcome qualified applicants from diverse professional backgrounds. Employment decisions are based on relevant qualifications, legal experience, and business requirements.