Litigation Associate – Complex Commercial (Seattle)

Recruitometry; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family leave

Job summary

Pacific Northwest law firm in Seattle seeks a Litigation Associate with 4+ years of civil litigation experience to tackle sophisticated commercial matters.

You will handle complex discovery, draft pleadings and motions, and work closely with a collaborative team to manage high-stakes cases. Active WA license required; JD from an accredited school; great benefits, bonus opportunities, and professional development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Washington.
• Minimum 4 years of civil litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial litigation, product liability, environmental, and insurance coverage matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Manage all phases of discovery, including electronically stored information (ESI), document production, and document review.
• Assist with trial preparation and provide courtroom support during trials.
• Conduct legal due diligence related to contracts, agreements, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in motion practice and court hearings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and legal professionals.
• Independently manage assigned matters while collaborating with attorneys and support staff to achieve client objectives.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Contract drafting

Discovery management

Trial preparation

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Pacific Northwest law firm in Seattle seeks a Litigation Associate with 4+ years of civil litigation experience to tackle sophisticated commercial matters.

You will handle complex discovery, draft pleadings and motions, and work closely with a collaborative team to manage high-stakes cases. Active WA license required; JD from an accredited school; great benefits, bonus opportunities, and professional development.