Seattle Senior Complex Litigation Associate - High-Stakes

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Wellness resources

Professional development

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC represents a leading Am Law firm seeking a Complex Litigation Associate (Mid-Level to Senior) in Seattle, WA. This role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes matters across industries, with substantial responsibility and direct client contact.

The ideal candidate has a JD, class years 2022–2024, Washington bar eligibility, and proven experience in motion practice, discovery, depositions, and legal research. AI familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Class years 2022 through 2024 preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in Washington State, or currently eligible to obtain Washington bar admission.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters in a law firm environment.
• Demonstrated experience with: Motion practice, Brief writing, Discovery management, Depositions, Legal research and analysis, Drafting substantive legal memoranda, Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and case management abilities.
• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day litigation activities in complex commercial and civil matters.
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and other substantive court filings.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Conduct legal research and analyze substantive and procedural legal issues.
• Prepare legal memoranda and case assessments.
• Collaborate with litigation teams on case strategy, trial preparation, and dispute resolution.
• Support clients through all phases of litigation from inception through resolution.

Skills

Motion practice

Brief writing

Discovery management

Deposition skills

Legal research

Case management

Written advocacy

Oral advocacy

AI tools familiarity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC represents a leading Am Law firm seeking a Complex Litigation Associate (Mid-Level to Senior) in Seattle, WA. This role offers exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes matters across industries, with substantial responsibility and direct client contact.

The ideal candidate has a JD, class years 2022–2024, Washington bar eligibility, and proven experience in motion practice, discovery, depositions, and legal research. AI familiarity is a plus.