Litigation Career Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Career Associate with over seven years of civil litigation experience, including employment litigation, to join their Seattle, Washington office. This role offers an alternative to the partner track, providing opportunities for substantive legal work with a lower annual time commitment.

Duties

• Provide general case team support.
• Conduct strong legal research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Handle discovery tasks, including e-discovery.
• Manage cases and projects effectively.
• Prepare for depositions and trials.
• Prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Meaningful experience with complex civil litigation, including employment litigation.
• Outstanding interpersonal, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials and a writing sample.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of Washington.

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world, with their headquarters in San Francisco, CA.