Senior Litigation Associate

The People Of: Professional Services; United States; On-site; USD 279,000 - 341,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development and leadership training

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Associate in Seattle, WA. The role involves leading high-stakes commercial litigation for major corporate clients, with a focus on complex disputes across various industries.

Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience, strong advocacy skills, and be admitted to the Washington Bar. The position offers a salary starting at $310,000, bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Experience with an Am Law 100 or Am Law 200 firm preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial litigation matters from inception to resolution.
• Draft and argue various motions and manage case activities.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy and risk assessment.

Skills

Complex commercial litigation experience

Independently manage litigation matters

Motions practice

Client management

Written and oral advocacy skills

Leadership and mentoring

Education

7+ years of experience

Admitted to the Washington Bar

Job description

Senior Litigation Associate

Location: Seattle, WA

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Associate with 7+ years of experience to join its Litigation Practice in Seattle. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead sophisticated, high‑stakes litigation for major corporate clients while taking on significant responsibility for case strategy, client management and team leadership.

The practice handles complex commercial disputes across a wide range of industries, with particular strength in environmental, antitrust, class action, intellectual property, securities, white collar and internal investigations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex commercial litigation matters from inception through trial and resolution
• Draft and argue dispositive and non‑dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment, Daubert motions and complex discovery motions
• Take and defend key fact and expert witness depositions
• Develop and execute discovery strategy, including ESI protocols, privilege reviews and vendor management
• Advise clients on litigation strategy, risk assessment and commercial objectives
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day contact for clients, providing strategic advice and budget management
• Appear independently at hearings, mediations, arbitrations and court proceedings
• Lead trial preparation and courtroom advocacy where appropriate
• Manage case budgets, staffing, timelines and overall matter execution
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across appellate, regulatory, investigations and white‑collar practices
• Support business development initiatives, client relationship growth and practice expansion

Who You Are

• 7+ years of complex commercial litigation experience
• Experience gained at an Am Law 100 or Am Law 200 firm preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage sophisticated litigation matters
• Extensive experience with motions practice and high‑stakes depositions
• Deep understanding of complex discovery and eDiscovery strategy
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
• Trial, arbitration or judicial clerkship experience preferred
• Experience in real estate, construction, environmental, healthcare or intellectual property litigation is a plus
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills
• Proven leadership, mentoring and client management experience
• Strong business judgement and commercial awareness
• Admitted to the Washington Bar or eligible for prompt admission

Compensation

Salary: $310,000+ (DOE)

Benefits

Performance‑based bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits package, structured mentoring and coaching programmes, professional development, leadership training, wellbeing initiatives and excellent long‑term partnership opportunities.