Litigation Associate – Mid to Senior Level – Seattle

Employment Litigation Associate – Mid to Senior Level – Seattle

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire an employment associate with a minimum of three years’ experience to join its vibrant Washington and national employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have employment litigation experience and a broad understanding of federal and Washington employment laws and regulations. We are looking for candidates from large and established defense firms or smaller firms handling sophisticated employment defense matters.

The associate’s practice will focus on employment litigation. The candidate must be a member or pending member of the Washington State Bar. This is a great opportunity for a confident, self‑motivated associate with a desire to build a comprehensive employment practice in a collegial environment. The position is based in the Seattle office.

Lead and manage employment litigation matters, including bench and jury trials, settlement negotiations, and post‑judgment matters.

• Minimum three years of employment litigation experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Washington employment laws and regulations.
• Member or pending member of the Washington State Bar.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.

To apply, submit a cover letter addressed to Valerie Hawley, Lawyer Talent Acquisition Specialist; resume; a copy of your law school transcript; and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can see paths to success. Our commitment to DEI sits on four pillars:
Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement.

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $225,000 to $330,000, adjusted based on education, training, experience, and other job‑related factors. Full‑time employees may be eligible for a bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, long‑term disability, dental, vision, life, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays, and an employee assistance program.

Additional voluntary benefits include accident, life, disability, long‑term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those needing them during the application or recruiting process and for employees to perform essential functions due to disability or religious reasons. Contact  for accommodation requests.