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Location: Seattle, WA | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $250,000 – $305,000 annually (increasing to $270,000 – $330,000 effective January 1, 2027)

Overview

A prestigious large law firm is seeking a skilled mid-level Associate Attorney to join its highly-regarded Class Action Litigation Practice Group. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated, complex disputes for local, national, and international clients across a broad range of industries, with substantial responsibility and meaningful client exposure in a collaborative environment.

What you'll do

• Represent clients in a broad range of consumer and wage and hour class action matters in State and Federal Courts
• Draft pleadings, prepare discovery, and manage motion practice in high-stakes litigation
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Work directly with clients to provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel
• Manage cases through all stages of litigation, including fact development, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents
• Develop case strategies and collaborate with partners on high-stakes disputes

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Washington, in good standing, or the ability to waive in, is required
• 4-6 years of substantive experience in commercial litigation, either through a law firm or clerkship
• Litigation experience: excel in drafting, discovery, motion practice, and court appearances for complex business disputes
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters effectively
• Excellent writing, research, and interpersonal skills
• Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript for consideration

Preferred qualifications

• Consumer, product liability, and/or employment related class action experience is preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Annual salary range of $250,000 – $305,000, commensurate with experience and market conditions
• Effective January 1, 2027, the annual salary range for this position will be $270,000 to $330,000
• Profit-sharing bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Firm-subsidized emergency child and elder care
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Pre-tax transportation benefits
• Fertility benefits, 16 weeks of paid childcare leave, and professional development resources, among others

Why this role

This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally respected Class Action Litigation Department known for handling sophisticated disputes for prominent local, national, and international clients, offering associates significant responsibility, direct access to experienced litigators, and a strong platform for long-term career growth.