Mid-level Litigation Associate / Hybrid

Lateral Link; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Lateral Link in Seattle seeks a litigation associate with 3–5 years of experience to join our established practice.

This role offers meaningful responsibility in complex commercial, construction, and project disputes, with direct interaction with partners and a clear path toward long-term advancement.

A hybrid work arrangement and collaborative culture are integral to our approach.

Qualifications

• Strong litigation training from a national firm, regional litigation boutique, or comparable practice.
• Excellent writing and advocacy skills; sound judgment; collaborative approach.
• Washington bar admission or eligibility for admission by waiver.
• 3–5 years of litigation experience; focus on commercial, construction, and project disputes.

Responsibilities

• Managing discovery and developing case strategy.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting substantive motions independently or with limited supervision.
• Supporting trials, arbitrations, and hearings with increasing responsibility.

Skills

Litigation

Depositions

Discovery

Motions

Legal writing

Tools

N/A

Job description

I’m partnering with an established law firm seeking a litigation associate with approximately three to five years of experience to join its Seattle office. The team has substantial existing work and offers meaningful responsibility, direct partner collaboration, and long-term advancement opportunities.

Strong general litigators are encouraged to apply. This is an opportunity to build a focused practice involving complex commercial, construction, and project-related disputes. Prior construction litigation experience is not required.

The role includes:

• Managing discovery and developing case strategy.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting substantive motions independently or with limited supervision.
• Supporting trials, arbitrations, and hearings, with increasing responsibility as your experience develops.

Candidates should bring strong litigation training from a national firm, regional litigation boutique, or comparable practice; excellent writing and advocacy skills; sound judgment; and a collaborative approach. Trial, arbitration, or hearing experience is a plus. Washington bar admission or eligibility for admission by waiver is required.

Why consider this opportunity?

• An established workload and immediate opportunities to contribute.
• Close collaboration with experienced partners.
• Meaningful opportunities for professional development and advancement toward partnership.
• A hybrid work arrangement.