Seattle Litigation Associate — Commercial Litigation

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 305,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Seattle seeks a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of commercial litigation experience to join our team. You will work on challenging cases in collaboration with senior attorneys and contribute to pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.

We value stellar writing, strong analytical and verbal skills, and a collaborative approach. Washington State Bar admission is required, and the role offers competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic, global firm.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm.
• Experience preparing and arguing pleadings and contested motions.
• Experience taking and defending depositions; work with expert witnesses.
• Ability to support fast moving deadline-driven cases including trade secrets matters.
• Strong writing ability and excellent academic credentials; submit two writing samples.
• Strong analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a busy environment.
• Candidates must be admitted to the Washington State Bar.

Responsibilities

• As an Associate in the Litigation Department, you’ll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Trial experience

Pleadings & motions

Depositions & expert witnesses

Deadline-driven

Strong writing ability

Analytical & verbal skills

Team-oriented collaborator

Education

Bar admission: Washington State

Job description

Seyfarth Shaw LLP in Seattle seeks a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of commercial litigation experience to join our team. You will work on challenging cases in collaboration with senior attorneys and contribute to pleadings, motions, depositions, and trial preparation.

We value stellar writing, strong analytical and verbal skills, and a collaborative approach. Washington State Bar admission is required, and the role offers competitive salary and benefits in a dynamic, global firm.