The OpportunitySeyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with over 1000 attorneys, has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified Litigation Associate with 2-4 years of commercial litigation experience for a position in its Seattle office.
The Day-To-DayAs an Associate in the Litigation Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
You Have- 2-4 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm; trial experience is a plus
- Experience preparing and arguing pleadings and contested motions (such as complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, applications for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunction)
- Experience taking and defending depositions and working with expert witnesses
- Desire to support fast moving deadline-driven cases, such as non-compete litigation and actions to protect trade secrets, where we represent clients as both plaintiffs and defendants
- Stellar writing ability and excellent academic credentials, as writing ability is critical for this position (we ask that you submit two writing samples with your application)
- Strong analytical and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative work environment
- Candidates must be admitted to the Washington State Bar
What We ProvideWe provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels. For Associates, we provide comprehensive training through our mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners.
**NOTE TO AGENCIES AND APPLICANTS: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applications submitted through search firms for this position. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position. The salary range for this role is $235,000 to $305,000. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Seattle. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
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Location Specific LanguageThis position is based in Seattle, WA 98104
- 2-4 years of complex commercial litigation experience in a law firm; trial experience is a plus
- Experience preparing and arguing pleadings and contested motions (such as complaints, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, applications for temporary restraining orders, preliminary injunction)
- Experience taking and defending depositions and working with expert witnesses
- Desire to support fast moving deadline-driven cases, such as non-compete litigation and actions to protect trade secrets, where we represent clients as both plaintiffs and defendants
- Stellar writing ability and excellent academic credentials, as writing ability is critical for this position (we ask that you submit two writing samples with your application)
- Strong analytical and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team-oriented and collaborative work environment
- Candidates must be admitted to the Washington State Bar
As an Associate in the Litigation Department, you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting, challenging, and groundbreaking cases in collaboration with senior attorneys.
