Litigation Attorney Jobs in Washington

A Litigation Attorney, also known as a Trial Lawyer, represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil lawsuits. They manage all phases of the litigation process from the investigation, pleadings, and discovery through the pre-trial, trial, settlement, and appeal. Their job involves extensive research, drafting legal documents, negotiation, and presenting cases in court. Litigation Attorneys play a critical role in the legal industry, as they not only represent individuals in disputes but also protect the legal rights of businesses and corporations.

Important skills for a Litigation Attorney include strong analytical ability, excellent communication skills, a high degree of professionalism, and the capacity to handle large amounts of information. They should also be adaptable, as they need to devise the best strategic approach for each case. To become a Litigation Attorney, one must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and must have passed the state bar examination. Prior to becoming a Litigation Attorney, an individual may have served roles as a Legal Intern, Junior Lawyer, or a Legal Associate, where they gain exposure to various aspects of the law and legal practice.

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Senior Litigation Counsel

You will play a pivotal role in shaping litigation outcomes, mentoring legal talent, and driving innovation in legal practice Responsibilities: Trial Leadership & Litigation Strategy: Serve as Lead...

Litigation Of Counsel

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

Summary DLA Piper is seeking an Of Counsel with strong legal writing skills particularly in the area of pharmaceutical/medical device Daubert / Rule 702 motions practice to join its Litigation group...

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Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 2 days ago

Familiarity with motion practice and rules of evidence a plus. Successful applicants will quickly gain experience meeting and advising clients, drafting pleadings, and courtroom experience....

Litigation Associate - Seattle

  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 5 days ago

Candidates should have experience handling all aspects of fact discovery, including written discovery and depositions, and with drafting pleadings and a variety of dispositive and non-dispositive motions...

Trial Attorney

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago

Litigation Mastery: Handle all aspects of litigation, from case analysis and strategy development to discovery, motions, and settlement negotiations, demonstrating your commitment to thoroughness and...

Litigation Attorney

  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 7 days ago

Independently manage a caseload of insurance defense matters Handle all phases of litigation from pre-suit through trial Conduct depositions, hearings, motion practice, and trials Licensed in Washington...

Complex Commercial Litigation Associate (Seattle, WA)

  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 8 days ago

Kilpatrick is seeking an associate with at least 3+ years of commercial litigation experience and/or judicial clerkship experience to be based in our Seattle office....

Litigation Attorney WA

  • Bainbridge Island, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Bainbridge Island, WA
  • 9 days ago

Gpac is paired with a full-service law firm seeking litigation attorneys for its growing Seattle offuce....

Litigation Attorney WA

  • Edmonds, WA
  • 9 days ago
  • Edmonds, WA
  • 9 days ago

Gpac is paired with a full-service law firm seeking litigation attorneys for its growing Seattle offuce....

Patent Litigation Associate Attorney - Midlevel

  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 10 days ago

Perkins Coie is seeking midlevel associates to join its nationally ranked patent litigation group....

Litigation Counsel

  • Bellevue, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Bellevue, WA
  • 15 days ago

Manage litigation discovery processes including production and trial preparation, use of leading e-discovery tools and protocols and creation of internal discovery process documentation....

Litigation Attorney

  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago

Job Description Full service law firm with a strong reputation is seeking a litigation attorney to join their team....

Litigation Associate - Mid-Level

  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 15 days ago

Youve worked on one or more of the following: Intellectual Property (Copyright, Trademark, Trade Secret) Consumer Class Actions Complex Commercial Litigation You Have: A JD from a top-tier law school...

Real Estate Litigation Attorney

  • WA
  • 17 days ago
  • WA
  • 17 days ago

Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs. Handle court appearances, depositions, and mediations/arbitrations....

Health Care Litigation Associate Attorney

  • WA
  • 17 days ago
  • WA
  • 17 days ago

in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, intellectual property, and transactional and corporate matters....

Demographic Data for Washington

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Salary for Litigation Attorney Jobs in Washington

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Litigation Attorneys in Washington offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
89.0%
Bachelor's Degree
5.1%
Master's Degree
3.9%
Associate's Degree
0.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.6%
High School or GED
0.4%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Litigation Attorneys in Washington
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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