Litigation Associate – Junior to Midlevel – Seattle or Bellevue

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire an employment litigation associate with a minimum of two years’ experience to join its vibrant Washington and national employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, excellent academic credentials, strong writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills. Candidates should also have a broad understanding of federal and Washington employment laws and regulations.

We are seeking candidates from large and established defense firms or a smaller firm 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. This position will be based out of the Seattle or Bellevue office.

To apply, please upload 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).

We are relentlessly committed to client service and look for candidates who share that commitment. At DWT, client service means having empathy for each client’s and each lawyer’s work and personal pressures, business objectives, and legal needs; anticipating their needs; and having the capabilities and commitment to deliver what matters most to them.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP fosters a culture where all talented individuals—including those who are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession—can have, and can see, paths to success. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion sits on four pillars:
Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement. Learn more about the firm’s commitment to DEI here:

Davis Wright Tremaine provides reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $205,000 to $330,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on the candidate’s education, training, experience and other job‑related factors permitted by law. Full‑time employees may be eligible for a bonus and health insurance with an optional HSA, long‑term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, healthcare and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, 10 paid holidays each year, and an employee assistance program.

Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year; this may vary depending on the needs of the clients and the firm. Additional voluntary benefits programs include voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long‑term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Entry level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice