Litigation Associate in Washington

Position: Litigation Associate - Junior to Mid-Level
Location: Seattle

Direct Counsel is seeking a junior to mid-level associate with a minimum of two years of experience to join a commercial litigation group in Seattle. Candidates with law firm experience, including responsibilities for pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and arguing motions, are preferred. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are essential. Clerkship and court experience is a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing commercial litigation cases.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.
• Engage in depositions and oral arguments.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in commercial litigation.
• Strong academic background and exceptional writing skills.
• Ability to advocate effectively in...

Position: Employment Litigation Associate - Midlevel
Location: Seattle

Direct Counsel is seeking a midlevel Employment Litigation Associate to join a prominent law firm in Seattle. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of employment litigation experience and a broad understanding of federal and Washington employment laws and regulations. We encourage applications from candidates at large established defense firms or smaller firms handling sophisticated employment defense matters.

In this role, the associate will focus on employment litigation, providing legal support and representation to clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, self-motivated associate who is eager to build a comprehensive employment practice in a collegial environment.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in employment litigation cases, providing strategic legal advice and...

Position: Mid-Level Environmental & Land Use Litigation Associate (Seattle, WA)
Experience Level: Mid-Level (2-6 years)

Direct Counsel is currently seeking a Mid-Level Associate with a strong background in environmental, land use, and natural resources litigation for an excellent opportunity with a highly-regarded Seattle-based law firm. This position is ideal for an attorney looking to advance in a collaborative and dynamic litigation environment, working with both longstanding regional and national clients across the firm's offices.

About the Role: In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow as an environmental litigation attorney, handling a variety of cases in areas such as environmental and natural resource litigation, regulatory compliance, water rights, and agency permitting. The firm’s nationally recognized litigation team consists of over 40 attorneys committed to...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a premier law firm in their search for a mid-level associate to join their Litigation practice in Seattle, WA. The candidate would be part of the Firm’s ongoing representation of major corporate clients in all types of complex commercial, securities, and employment litigation. Many of the matters involve the defense of class actions. This opportunity is ideal for those individuals who wish to further their careers in a supportive, collegial and entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Superior drafting and research skills;
• A strong academic record;
• AmLaw 100 law firm experience;
• Must be admitted to practice law in Washington state; and
• Must be a team player and a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Ideal candidates will have...