Litigation Associate

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of complex litigation experience to join its Seattle office in a leading international law firm. The successful candidate will work on complex commercial disputes, gain meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and receive mentorship from experienced litigators.

Responsibilities include handling all phases of matters, legal research and drafting, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, with opportunities

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of litigation experience required.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding academic credentials.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Active membership in the Washington Bar, or willingness to obtain admission.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of complex litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft: motions, briefs, pleadings, memoranda; discovery-related documents.
• Assist with case strategy and litigation planning.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Manage discovery and case development efforts.
• Work closely with partners, clients, experts, and other team members on sophisticated disputes.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive and practical legal counsel.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Oral Communication

Analytical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of complex litigation experience to join its Seattle office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney looking to develop a sophisticated practice within a highly regarded litigation group. The successful candidate will work on complex commercial and business disputes while gaining meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and strong mentorship from experienced litigators.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of complex litigation matters
• Conduct legal research and draft:
• Motions
• Briefs
• Pleadings
• Memoranda
• Discovery-related documents
• Assist with case strategy and litigation planning
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation
• Manage discovery and case development efforts
• Work closely with partners, clients, experts, and other team members on sophisticated disputes
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive and practical legal counsel
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 2-4 years of litigation experience
• Experience handling complex litigation matters
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding academic credentials
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Active membership in the Washington Bar, or willingness to obtain admission

Preferred Qualifications

• Judicial clerkship experience
• Experience with sophisticated commercial, business, or complex civil litigation matters
• Strong brief writing and motion practice experience

Why This Opportunity

Our client's litigation team offers attorneys the opportunity to work on high-level disputes while benefiting from:

• Significant responsibility early in practice
• Direct mentorship from experienced litigators
• Exposure to complex and high-profile litigation matters
• A collegial and collaborative team environment
• Strong opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Meaningful client interaction and case ownership
• Salary Range: $235,000 - $310,000 annually
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and market factors

• Comprehensive benefits package available, including health, retirement, paid time off, and professional development programs.

Location

• Seattle, Washington

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Law School Transcript
• Writing Sample

Our client is seeking motivated attorneys who are interested in building a sophisticated litigation practice within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.