Senior Complex Litigation Associate — High-Stakes Civil

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Retirement savings programs

Paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Wellness resources

Professional development initiatives

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC has an exciting opportunity in Seattle for a mid-level to senior Complex Litigation Associate (JD 2022–2024). The role offers substantial responsibility, direct client exposure, and collaboration with experienced litigators on sophisticated disputes across industries.

The candidate will manage motions, discovery, depositions, and case strategy, working alongside a leading Am Law firm and supporting clients through all phases of litigation with guidance and opportunities

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Class years 2022–2024 preferred.
• Licensed to practice in Washington State, or eligible for WA bar admission.
• Experience handling complex litigation matters in a law firm environment.
• Strong motion practice, brief writing, discovery management, and depositions.
• Solid legal research and analysis skills; drafting substantive memoranda.

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 issues.
• Prepare legal memoranda and case assessments.
• Collaborate with litigation teams on strategy, trial preparation, and dispute resolution.
• Support clients through all phases of litigation from inception through resolution.

Skills

Legal drafting

Oral advocacy

Discovery management

Case management

AI tools experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Permanent Placements LLC has an exciting opportunity in Seattle for a mid-level to senior Complex Litigation Associate (JD 2022–2024). The role offers substantial responsibility, direct client exposure, and collaboration with experienced litigators on sophisticated disputes across industries.

The candidate will manage motions, discovery, depositions, and case strategy, working alongside a leading Am Law firm and supporting clients through all phases of litigation with guidance and opportunities