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Litigation Associate (2-4 YOE)Robert Half

  • Not-remote
  • Temp
  • Total comp
    Expected total yearly pay with bonus and equity at target, including any base pay.
  • Salary
  • Seattle, WA

Job Summary

Description

Associate Attorney - Litigation & Trial Practice

To be considered for this opportunity, please send a copy of your resume and a writing sample to Sam(dot)Sheehan(at)RobertHalf(dot)(com)

Robert Half Legal is partnering with a highly regarded litigation firm to identify an Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of litigation experience to join a sophisticated and trial-focused practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney seeking substantial responsibility, meaningful courtroom exposure, and hands-on involvement in complex civil litigation matters from the outset.

The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials, excellent writing and advocacy skills, and a desire to take an active role in all phases of litigation while working closely with experienced trial attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in all stages of civil litigation, from pleadings through trial and appeal

  • Draft and respond to written discovery requests

  • Conduct document review and manage large-scale document productions

  • Prepare for, defend, and take depositions

  • Perform legal and factual research

  • Draft dispositive motions, briefs, and other litigation filings

  • Participate in hearings, motion practice, mediations, and trial preparation

  • Assist with appellate briefing and appellate matters as needed

  • Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to effectively manage case strategy and workflow

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This firm has built a reputation for providing associates with meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and significant courtroom experience early in their careers. Attorneys work in a highly collaborative environment alongside accomplished litigators who are committed to mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.

The culture emphasizes excellence, teamwork, professionalism, and mutual respect while offering attorneys the opportunity to work on sophisticated and challenging litigation matters.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: $240,000 - $280,000

  • Opportunity for significant performance-based year-end bonuses

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) options

  • 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement contributions

  • Flexible paid time off

  • 10 paid holidays annually

  • Employee assistance and mental health support programs

  • Pre-tax commuter and transit benefits

  • Additional voluntary insurance offerings

Requirements

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

  • Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association or eligibility for admission through reciprocity

  • 2-4 years of civil litigation experience

  • Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills

  • Experience with electronic discovery and document-intensive litigation

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