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
- 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