Overview
Appellate Litigation Associate | Seattle | Am Law 100 Jobs in Seattle, WA at Watts & Associates Recruitment
Title: Appellate Litigation Associate | Seattle | Am Law 100
Company: Watts & Associates Recruitment
Location: Seattle, WA
Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 100 national law firm seeking a 2nd to 5th year Appellate Litigation Associate to join its Seattle, Washington office.
This is a litigation focused opportunity for an associate who enjoys sophisticated legal writing, rigorous issue analysis, and advocacy at the appellate level. The role is based in Seattle with an in office expectation of five days per week.
The firm offers a full service national platform and a collaborative, partner led environment where associates are integrated into core case teams. Matters are typically complex and commercially significant, with opportunities to work across jurisdictions and alongside trial teams on strategy and significant motion practice.
The Opportunity
Support appellate and trial teams through brief writing, legal research, developing persuasive arguments, preserving issues for appeal, preparing advocates for oral argument, and assisting with significant motions. The practice includes work in state and federal courts across the country and offers meaningful exposure to appellate strategy and trial level issue development.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The firm is seeking a 2nd to 5th year Appellate Litigation Associate with:
- 2 to 5 years of civil litigation experience, including strong motion practice and legal writing responsibilities
- Prior or current federal or state appellate court clerkship experience
- Admission to, or eligibility to waive into, the Washington State Bar or Oregon State Bar
- Exceptional legal research, writing and analytical skills
- Strong academic credentials
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This role is well suited to associates who want substantial writing and advocacy opportunities within a respected national litigation platform. The successful candidate can expect direct involvement in appellate briefs, strategic motion practice, oral argument preparation, and collaboration with experienced litigators on matters requiring careful issue framing and crisp legal analysis.
Compensation
The anticipated salary range for this role is $220,000 to $275,000, depending on class year, experience and other relevant factors.
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