Litigation Associate (2-4 years) - Seattle

Seyfarth; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Mentoring programs

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Seattle seeks a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of commercial litigation experience to support challenging cases and work with senior attorneys in a collaborative environment.

The role requires strong writing and deposition skills, with admission to the Washington State Bar. The salary range for Seattle is $235,000 to $305,000 plus comprehensive benefits and merit bonuses.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Experience drafting pleadings and motions.
• Take and defend depositions and work with expert witnesses.
• Admitted to the Washington State Bar.

Responsibilities

• Work on interesting, challenging cases with senior attorneys.
• Collaborate across the Litigation Department to prepare and argue motions.
• Support fast-moving deadline-driven cases, including trade secret and non-compete matters.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Trial experience

Pleadings

Depositions

Writing skills

Team player

Education

Washington State Bar admission

Job description

Why Seyfarth

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with over 1000 attorneys, has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of commercial litigation experience for a position in its Seattle office.

The Day-To-Day

As an Associate in the Litigation Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.

You Have

• 2-4 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm; trial experience is a plus
• Experience preparing and arguing pleadings and contested motions (such as complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, applications for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunction)
• Experience taking and defending depositionsand working with expert witnesses
• Desire to support fast moving deadline-driven cases, such as non-compete litigation and actions to protect trade secrets, where we represent clients as both plaintiffs and defendants
• Stellar writing ability and excellent academic credentials, as writing ability is critical for this position(we ask that you submit two writing samples with your application)
• Strong analytical and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative work environment
• Candidates must be admitted to the Washington State Bar

What We Provide

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For Associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side‑by‑side with our partners.

The salary range for this role is $235,000 to $305,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Seattle. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).

More About Seyfarth

With more than 1000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers

Location Specific Language

This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104