Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; Washington; On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services seeks a Litigation Associate in Seattle, WA, with 2–4 years of experience to join its West Coast Litigation practice. The role offers meaningful responsibility, high-quality work, and opportunities for long-term growth with a leading national firm.

Candidates should have a strong foundation in complex litigation, superior research and writing skills, and the ability to contribute to strategy alongside partners and senior attorneys.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of litigation experience required.
• Significant experience handling complex litigation matters.
• Superior legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and academic credentials.
• Judicial clerkship experience valued.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Member of the Washington Bar or eligible to sit for the Bar.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex litigation matters.
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis.
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings and other filings.
• Support matters through all stages of the litigation process.
• Assist with discovery and case development.
• Contribute to litigation strategy with partners and senior attorneys.
• Work collaboratively within a West Coast litigation team.
• Take increasing responsibility as experience develops.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Washington Bar eligibility

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Litigation Associate

Location: Seattle, WA

A leading national law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join its West Coast Litigation practice in Seattle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an associate with a strong foundation in complex litigation to join a sophisticated practice offering meaningful responsibility, high-quality work and tangible opportunities for long-term professional growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex litigation matters
• Conduct sophisticated legal research and analysis
• Draft motions, briefs, pleadings and other substantive filings
• Support matters through all stages of the litigation process
• Assist with discovery and case development
• Contribute to litigation strategy alongside partners and senior attorneys
• Work collaboratively within a highly regarded West Coast litigation team
• Take increasing responsibility as experience develops

Who You Are

• 2-4 years of litigation experience
• Significant experience handling complex litigation matters
• Superior legal research and writing skills
• Strong analytical abilities
• Excellent academic credentials
• Judicial clerkship experience is highly valued
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Member of the Washington Bar or willing to sit for the Washington Bar

Compensation

Salary Range: $235,000 - $310,000 (DOE)

Benefits

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, alongside a collegial working environment and meaningful opportunities for professional development, increased responsibility and career advancement.