Litigation Associate

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of commercial litigation experience for its Seattle, WA office. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes cases alongside senior attorneys in a collaborative environment.

Duties

• Prepare and argue pleadings and contested motions, including complaints, motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, and applications for temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions.



• Take and defend depositions and collaborate with expert witnesses to support case strategy.



• Manage fast-moving, deadline-driven matters, including non-compete litigation and trade secret protection actions, representing clients as both plaintiffs and defendants.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in complex commercial litigation within a law firm setting.



• Admission to the Washington State Bar is required.



• Trial experience is considered a plus.

Education

• Excellent academic credentials from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Washington.

Skills

• Stellar legal writing ability, with a strong emphasis on clarity and precision.



• Strong analytical and verbal communication skills.



• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases.



• Collaborative work environment with senior attorneys.

Company info

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