Complex Litigation Associate (Mid-Level)

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

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Bonus programs

Job summary

National Litigation Practice Group in Seattle is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Complex Litigation team. You will work on high-stakes commercial disputes across various industries as part of a multi-disciplinary national team.

The position offers full-time work in Seattle, with opportunities to contribute to a collaborative practice and grow within a nationally recognized litigation group.

Qualifications

• JD Class of 2022 to 2024.
• Experience managing key aspects of commercial litigation in a law firm.
• Licensed or eligible to practice law in Washington.
• Resume, law school transcript, and legal writing sample.
• Strong research, writing, and litigation skills with high academic standing.

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.

Skills

Case management

Legal research

Drafting

Depositions

Education

JD, Class of 2022–2024

Job description

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.

Job Information

Location: Seattle, WA

Practice Area: Complex Litigation

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

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.

Compensation & Benefits

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

• Bonus: Eligible for firm bonus programs