Litigation Associate (3-5 yrs exp) - Seattle

Permanent Placements; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a nationally recognized law firm in Seattle. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience handling complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts.

You will represent clients on contract disputes, business torts, and high-stakes matters, manage cases through all phases, and collaborate with partners and litigation teams to develop strategy and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Washington State Bar required.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience handling complex commercial or business disputes.
• Strong deposition, discovery, motion practice, and court appearance skills.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and oral advocacy abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial and business litigation in state and federal courts.
• Manage cases through all phases: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Draft substantive motions and briefs and conduct legal research to support strategy.
• Work with clients on case strategy, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.

Skills

Litigation experience

Depositions

Discovery

Brief writing

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm with a sophisticated litigation platform, is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its Seattle office.
This is an excellent opportunity for a litigator looking to take meaningful responsibility on complex business disputes in both state and federal court. The successful candidate will work across a diverse range of matters, including contract disputes, class actions, business torts, and other high-stakes commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial and business litigation matters

• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including:

  • Pleadings

  • Written discovery

  • Depositions

  • Motion practice

  • Court hearings

  • Mediation and settlement negotiations

  • Arbitration

  • Trial preparation

• Draft and argue substantive motions and briefs

• Take and defend depositions

• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy

• Represent clients in Washington state and federal courts

• Participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings

• Work directly with clients on case strategy, risk assessment, and dispute resolution

• Collaborate with partners, associates, experts, and litigation support teams

• Manage multiple sophisticated matters and competing deadlines

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar

• 3-5 years of litigation experience

• Experience handling complex commercial or business disputes

• Strong experience with:

  • Depositions

  • Discovery

  • Motion practice

  • Court appearances

  • Legal research and brief writing

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong written and oral advocacy abilities

• Excellent academic credentials

• Ability to manage significant responsibilities independently

• Ability to work effectively within collaborative litigation teams

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is particularly valuable:

• Complex commercial litigation

• Contract disputes

• Business torts

• Class action litigation

• Arbitration

• Trial preparation

• First- or second-chair trial experience

• Federal court litigation

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to develop a sophisticated litigation practice while representing public and private companies, corporate leadership, nonprofits, trade associations, and other sophisticated clients.
Highlights include:

• Significant responsibility on complex business disputes

• Direct client interaction

• Substantive deposition and motion practice

• Opportunities for arbitration and trial experience

• Exposure to both state and federal court litigation

• Collaboration with highly experienced litigators

• Strong professional development and advancement opportunities

• A sophisticated national litigation platform

Compensation

• Base Salary: $210,000 - $230,000 annually

• Actual compensation will depend on relevant experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors

• Additional bonus opportunities and firm-sponsored benefits may be available

Location

• Seattle, Washington

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit:

• Resume

• Law School Transcript, if requested

• Writing Sample, if requested

Our client is seeking a strong commercial litigator who can combine excellent writing and analytical skills with hands‑on deposition, motion, and courtroom experience while taking increasing ownership of sophisticated business disputes.