Litigation Associate - Seattle

Bastion Law, PLLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 146,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Litigation Associate to join their Seattle office. This role requires 3-5 years of relevant experience, focusing on legal research, writing, and advocacy skills. The firm values collaboration and professionalism, offering a supportive environment for personal growth. With a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and flexible PTO, this is an excellent opportunity for a driven legal professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic team.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible PTO

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of litigation experience required.
• Clerkship experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of fact discovery including written discovery and depositions.
• Draft pleadings and various motions.

Skills

Legal Research

Writing Skills

Advocacy Skills

Fact Discovery

Drafting Pleadings

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Litigation Associate - Seattle

Stokes Lawrence, P.S., a mid-sized commercial law firm with offices in Seattle and Yakima, is seeking a litigation associate with three to five years of relevant experience to join our Seattle office. Candidates must have excellent legal research and writing skills, an ability to work independently, and strong advocacy skills. Candidates should have experience handling all aspects of fact discovery, including written discovery and depositions, and with drafting pleadings and a variety of dispositive and non-dispositive motions. Outstanding academic achievement and superior analytical, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Clerkship experience is preferred, but not required.

Our attorneys share a common value system rooted in collaboration, excellence, inclusion, client service and professionalism, along with a desire for personal growth and satisfaction. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Learn more about our firm at www.stokeslaw.com.

Compensation for this position will be determined based on the individual’s qualifications and experience. For third to fifth year candidates, the expected salary range is between $146,000 - $169,000 and includes opportunities for a quarterly nondiscretionary hours stipend and a discretionary annual bonus. Stokes Lawrence provides attorneys with medical, vision, dental, life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage, bar and professional membership dues, paid parental leave, flexible PTO, and contributions to a 401(k) profit sharing plan.

Please send a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to JoannePegues, Director of Human Resources, at [e-mail] for confidentialconsideration.