Midlevel Seattle Commercial Litigation Associate

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle, WA is seeking a midlevel commercial litigation associate to handle complex state and federal matters, including arbitration and dispute resolution, with direct client interaction and strategy development.

The position requires a JD, Washington bar admission or eligibility to waive, and 2–4 years of litigation experience, along with strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to Washington State Bar or eligible to waive in promptly.
• 2–4 years of relevant litigation experience in a law firm, clerkship, or comparable legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of litigation, including fact investigation, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions and assist with appellate briefing.
• Conduct and defend depositions and manage e-discovery processes.
• Collaborate with partners and clients to develop case strategy.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Litigation experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP in Seattle, WA is seeking a midlevel commercial litigation associate to handle complex state and federal matters, including arbitration and dispute resolution, with direct client interaction and strategy development.

The position requires a JD, Washington bar admission or eligibility to waive, and 2–4 years of litigation experience, along with strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.