Complex Litigation Associate (Mid-Level)

Zohorecruit; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading national litigation practice group in Seattle is seeking a mid-level associate to join our Complex Litigation team. You will handle high-stakes commercial disputes across industries as part of a multi-disciplinary national team.

Responsibilities include case management, drafting pleadings, depositions, and complex legal research. JD Class of 2022–2024 and WA licensure eligibility are required; AI-related experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• JD Class of 2022–2024.
• Experience managing key aspects of commercial litigation in a law firm setting.
• Licensed, or eligible to practice law in Washington state.
• AI-related legal or technical experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day litigation operations and manage discovery processes.
• Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and discovery requests/responses.
• Take and defend depositions and assist with hearing or trial preparations.
• Conduct complex legal research and draft analytical memoranda on substantive and procedural issues.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Litigation experience

Case management

Education

JD (Class of 2022–2024)

Job description

Seattle, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026

A leading national litigation practice group is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Complex Litigation team in the Seattle office. The candidate will work on high-stakes, high-profile commercial disputes across various industries as part of a multi-disciplinary, collaborative national team.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management: Oversee day-to-day litigation operations and manage discovery processes.

Drafting: Author pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and discovery requests/responses.

Depositions & Court: Take and defend depositions and assist with hearing or trial preparations.

Legal Research: Conduct complex legal research and draft analytical memoranda on substantive and procedural issues.

Candidate Qualifications

Class Year: JD Class of 2022 to 2024.

Experience: Experience managing key aspects of commercial litigation in a law firm setting. AI-related legal or technical experience is preferred but not required.

Licensure: Currently licensed, or eligible to become licensed, to practice law in the state of Washington.

Required Documents: Resume, law school transcript, and legal writing sample.

Credentials: Strong research, writing, and litigation skill set with high academic standing.

Salary Range: $235,000 – $310,000 (Base salary, commensurate with experience)