The role involves working on complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and other dispute resolution proceedings, contributing to all phases of litigation strategy and case development.
Responsibilities include managing and supporting all stages of litigation, including fact investigation, legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
The associate will draft and argue substantive motions, assist with appellate briefing, conduct and defend depositions, manage document discovery, and utilize e-discovery platforms and vendors.
The role requires collaboration with partners and clients to develop case strategy and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
Opportunities exist to supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals, and to contribute to business development, client service initiatives, and firm culture efforts.
The firm's Litigation practice handles sophisticated, high-profile matters across various industries.

Midlevel Commercial Litigation Associate

2-4 PQE · July 17, 2026 (4 months ago)

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

2-4 PQE · July 17, 2026 (4 months ago)

Salary

$225,000 - $330,000

Employment type

Full-time

Practice area

Litigation · Appellate · Arbitration · Commercial

Location

Seattle

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Overview

The role involves working on complex commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration and other dispute resolution proceedings, contributing to all phases of litigation strategy and case development.
Responsibilities include managing and supporting all stages of litigation, including fact investigation, legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
The associate will draft and argue substantive motions, assist with appellate briefing, conduct and defend depositions, manage document discovery, and utilize e-discovery platforms and vendors.
The role requires collaboration with partners and clients to develop case strategy and provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
Opportunities exist to supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals, and to contribute to business development, client service initiatives, and firm culture efforts.
The firm's Litigation practice handles sophisticated, high-profile matters across various industries.

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Last updated: November 10, 2026