Commercial Litigation Associate
About The Position
Premier Global Links LLC is recruiting on behalf of a confidential, established law firm for a Commercial Litigation Associate to join its Seattle-based legal team. This opportunity is for an attorney with 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience, strong legal research and writing skills, and hands-on experience handling complex disputes in state and federal courts. The associate will manage commercial litigation matters from initial case assessment through trial preparation, conduct research and draft legal documents, lead discovery and motion practice, and represent clients in court proceedings. The role also involves developing litigation strategies with partners and senior attorneys and handling insurance coverage and bad faith disputes when applicable. This is a full-time, on-site position in Seattle, Washington. Applicants must have current U.S. work authorization; employment visa sponsorship is not available. The annual base salary is $210,000–$235,000, depending on qualifications and experience. A comprehensive employee benefits package is offered, with additional benefits and compensation details provided during the hiring process.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
- Active Washington State Bar admission.
- 3–5 years of commercial litigation experience.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
- Hands-on experience with depositions, oral arguments, and trial-related work.
- Ability to manage cases independently and collaborate effectively with a legal team.
- Current U.S. work authorization; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, or insurance defense litigation.
- Admission to the Oregon, Idaho, or Alaska Bar, with relevant practice experience.
- Experience handling cases in both federal and state courts.
- Strong background in complex commercial disputes.
Responsibilities
- Manage commercial litigation matters from initial case assessment through trial preparation.
- Conduct legal research and draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda.
- Lead discovery, depositions, motion practice, and oral arguments.
- Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys.
- Represent client interests in state and federal court proceedings.
- Analyze case law and develop persuasive legal arguments.
- Handle insurance coverage and bad faith disputes when applicable.
Benefits
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- Additional benefits and compensation details provided during the hiring process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
