Mid-Level Commercial Litigation Attorney — Hybrid (Seattle)

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle, California (WA, MO); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Personal medical leave benefits

Family care benefits

Paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is representing a leading international law firm seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate (3–5 years) to join its Seattle office. This role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes matters and direct client exposure within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include representing clients in complex commercial litigation, assisting at all phases, and coordinating with senior litigators on state and federal matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar
• 3–5 years of complex business litigation experience
• Minimum of one year of litigation experience at a law firm
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent oral advocacy and communication abilities
• Experience managing sophisticated litigation matters
• Strong organizational and case-management skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team

Responsibilities

• Represent businesses and individuals in complex commercial litigation matters
• Assist with all phases of litigation: case assessment, strategy development, research, motion practice, discovery, depositions, trial prep, ADR
• Draft and argue substantive motions, briefs, and other court filings
• Manage large and sophisticated litigation matters and workstreams
• Coordinate with clients, experts, co-counsel, and internal teams
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations
• Work closely with partners and senior litigators on local and national matters
• Develop practical, business-focused solutions for clients facing complex disputes

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical skills

Communication

Case management

Team player

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC is representing a leading international law firm seeking a mid-level Litigation Associate (3–5 years) to join its Seattle office. This role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes matters and direct client exposure within a collaborative team.

Responsibilities include representing clients in complex commercial litigation, assisting at all phases, and coordinating with senior litigators on state and federal matters.