Senior Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Litigation Associate with at least seven years of experience to join its Litigation Practice Group in Seattle, WA. The successful candidate will handle complex and high-stakes disputes across various industries, including energy, healthcare, and real estate, in both state and federal courts.

Duties

• Lead motions practice, drafting and arguing dispositive and non‑dispositive motions.
• Own deposition strategy and execution, including taking and defending key depositions.
• Direct all phases of discovery, managing end‑to‑end discovery strategy.
• Drive case strategy and execution, aligning tactics with business objectives.
• Serve as primary day‑to‑day client contact, providing strategic advice and updates.
• Lead hearings and proceedings, taking a leadership role in trial preparation.
• Manage matters holistically, overseeing budgets, staffing, and timelines.
• Supervise and develop junior team members, providing guidance and feedback.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to practice development through client relationship expansion and thought leadership.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted and in good standing with the Washington bar.
• 7+ years of complex commercial litigation experience, preferably at a top‑tier firm.
• Experience in specialized areas such as real estate, construction, or intellectual property litigation is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead matters independently and manage clients with limited oversight.
• Extensive experience in motions practice and depositions.
• Deep expertise in discovery management and ESI strategy.
• Strong command of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Evidence.
• Exceptional written and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervision skills.
• Advanced case management capabilities.
• Technological proficiency with litigation and e‑discovery platforms.
• Strong client‑service orientation and business judgment.

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Admitted and in good standing with the Washington bar.

Skills

• Leadership and supervision.
• Advanced case management.
• Technological proficiency.
• Client‑service orientation.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training programs and retreats.
• Coaching and mentoring program.
• New lawyer integration program.
• Core competency model for long-term success.
• Participation in the ABA Well-Being Pledge.