Senior Commercial Litigation Associate - Seattle

Permanent Placements; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a nationally recognized law firm in Seattle. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience handling complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts.

You will represent clients on contract disputes, business torts, and high-stakes matters, manage cases through all phases, and collaborate with partners and litigation teams to develop strategy and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the Washington State Bar required.
• 3-5 years of litigation experience handling complex commercial or business disputes.
• Strong deposition, discovery, motion practice, and court appearance skills.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and oral advocacy abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial and business litigation in state and federal courts.
• Manage cases through all phases: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Draft substantive motions and briefs and conduct legal research to support strategy.
• Work with clients on case strategy, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.

Skills

Litigation experience

Depositions

Discovery

Brief writing

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate to join a nationally recognized law firm in Seattle. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience handling complex commercial disputes in state and federal courts.

You will represent clients on contract disputes, business torts, and high-stakes matters, manage cases through all phases, and collaborate with partners and litigation teams to develop strategy and risk assessments.