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Handle High-Stakes Disputes Through Motions, Discovery, and Depositions

Seattle, Washington Full time 3-6 years
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Position overview

Our client is seeking a mid- to senior-level associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its Complex Litigation Practice Group in Seattle. The practice handles sensitive, high-stakes disputes across a range of industries and offers the opportunity to take on substantive litigation responsibility within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

The Work

  • Manage day-to-day aspects of complex litigation, helping advance matters from case development through key litigation phases.
  • Draft motions, briefs, discovery requests, and other litigation documents tailored to substantive and procedural issues.
  • Take and defend depositions, contributing to the development and execution of case strategy.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda addressing substantive and procedural questions that arise in active matters.
  • Work with colleagues across offices as part of a multidisciplinary team on sensitive, high-stakes, and precedent-setting disputes.
  • Contribute to matters spanning the commercial landscape and a range of industries.

What You Bring

  • Approximately 3–6 years of litigation experience; candidates with JD graduation years 2020–2023 are within the stated target range.
  • Experience managing day-to-day litigation responsibilities.
  • Strong legal writing skills, including experience drafting motions, briefs, and discovery requests.
  • Experience taking and defending depositions.
  • Ability to conduct legal research and prepare clear memoranda on substantive and procedural issues.
  • Currently licensed, or currently eligible to become licensed, to practice law in Washington.
  • Experience with AI is preferred but not required.

Why Consider It

This opportunity combines hands-on responsibility for core litigation work with exposure to sensitive, complex disputes across industries.

The practice works collaboratively across offices, including on precedent-setting matters, and emphasizes professional growth.

Attorneys may also contribute to pro bono matters.

Compensation & Benefits

The stated Washington salary range is $260,000–$390,000, commensurate with experience, and the position is eligible for an hours-based bonus.

Confidentiality

This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.