Associate | Litigation (Seattle)

Nossaman • Seattle, WA

8d • $190,000 - $220,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Nossaman LLP is seeking an associate to work on a variety of litigation matters on behalf of public agency clients. The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, and experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery. They should be able to manage multiple projects efficiently, work effectively as part of a team, and take ownership of significant projects. Experience or interest in eminent domain matters is beneficial. Admission to the Washington state bar is required.

The salary range is $190,000 to $220,000 annually. Actual compensation will depend on factors including the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Associates are eligible for annual bonuses, including a bonus of 15% of base compensation for meeting the annual expectation of 1,850 billable hours, which includes up to 100 hours of approved pro bono work. The firm offers a collegial, hybrid work environment and advancement opportunities. Applicants should submit a resume and law school transcript online.

Nossaman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Fair Chance employer. Applicants will not be asked to provide criminal-history information until a conditional offer is extended; certain criminal history may pose a risk to the firm’s operations and reputation given employees’ access to sensitive client and other information.

Requirements

• 1 to 4 years of experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Outstanding research and writing skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and work well as part of a team.
• Willingness to take ownership of significant projects.
• Admission in Washington state.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or interest in eminent domain matters.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of litigation matters on behalf of public agency clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Manage multiple projects efficiently and collaborate as part of a team.
• Take ownership of significant projects.

Benefits

• Annual bonuses, including a bonus of 15% of base compensation for meeting the 1,850-hour annual billable-hours expectation.
• Collegial, hybrid work environment.
• Advancement opportunities for associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed