Litigation Associate (2-4 years) - Seattle

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Seattle seeks a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of commercial litigation experience to join our team. You will work on challenging cases in collaboration with senior attorneys and contribute to pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.

We value stellar writing, strong analytical and verbal skills, and a collaborative approach. Washington State Bar admission is required, and the role offers competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic, global firm.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm.
• Experience preparing and arguing pleadings and contested motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions; work with expert witnesses.
• Ability to support fast moving deadline-driven cases including trade secrets matters.
• Strong writing ability and excellent academic credentials; submit two writing samples.
• Strong analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a busy environment.
• Candidates must be admitted to the Washington State Bar.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Trial experience

Pleadings & motions

Depositions & expert witnesses

Deadline-driven

Strong writing ability

Analytical & verbal skills

Team-oriented collaborator

Education

Bar admission: Washington State

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.

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

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).

Location Specific Language

This position is based in Seattle, WA 98104