Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
Location: Seattle, WA
Compensation: $225,000–$365,000 + potential productivity and merit bonuses

Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate to join the Seattle office of a leading Am Law firm. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 1–5 years of litigation experience who is looking to work alongside nationally recognized trial lawyers and appellate advocates on high-stakes commercial litigation, product liability, class actions, multidistrict litigation, and appellate matters.

The ideal candidate has a strong academic background, outstanding writing skills, and experience at an Am Law 100 firm or through a judicial clerkship. This role offers significant responsibility and the opportunity to work on some of the firm's most complex and high-profile litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent corporate clients in sophisticated commercial litigation, product liability, class actions, multidistrict litigation (MDLs), and appellate matters.
• Assist with all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, appeals, and case strategy.
• Draft briefs, motions, memoranda, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation filings.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal and factual issues.
• Collaborate with litigation teams across multiple offices on high-profile matters.
• Participate in client meetings, case strategy discussions, and other significant litigation activities.
• Support litigation involving commercial disputes, environmental matters, government investigations, appellate advocacy, and product liability claims.
• Develop strong client relationships while delivering high-quality, business-focused legal representation.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• 1–5 years of litigation experience at an Am Law 100 firm and/or a judicial clerkship.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with the capacity to work effectively in collaborative litigation teams.
• Ability to manage multiple sophisticated matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Active membership in the Washington Bar.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $225,000–$365,000, depending on experience.
• Eligibility for productivity and merit-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, paid time off, and firm-sponsored wellness programs.
• Opportunity to work with nationally recognized trial and appellate attorneys on sophisticated, high-profile litigation while receiving meaningful mentorship, professional development, and early responsibility in a growing Seattle office.