Litigation Associate Attorney

Litigation Associate Attorney

Ogden Murphy Wallace, P.L.L.C. is seeking an experienced Litigation Associate Attorney to join its Seattle office. OMW emphasizes a collaborative, team-oriented approach to delivering high-quality legal services and is seeking applicants with strong research and writing skills, superior academic credentials, and the ability to work closely with multiple attorneys and staff.

This position supports the firm's litigation department with a focus on complex commercial litigation, product liability, environmental law, and insurance coverage matters.

Location: Seattle, WA

Qualifications

• Washington State Bar license required.
• Minimum of 4 years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, and clients.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to senior attorneys by drafting, analyzing, and interpreting contracts and legal documents.
• Research and analyze complex legal issues.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including electronically stored information (ESI), large-scale document productions, and document review.
• Assist with trial preparation and provide support during trial proceedings.
• Conduct due diligence related to contracts, agreements, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with prospective and existing clients.
• Conduct and assist with depositions, motion practice, and court hearings.
• Independently manage assignments and legal matters to achieve client objectives.

Desired Skills

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical abilities.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• High level of ownership and accountability.
• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Practice Areas

This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of sophisticated litigation matters, including:

• Complex commercial litigation
• Product liability disputes
• Environmental litigation
• Insurance coverage matters
• Contract disputes
• Business and corporate litigation

Compensation

Base Salary: $145,000 - $175,000 annually

Additional compensation opportunities include:

• Annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution
• Non-discretionary bonus opportunities
• Additional discretionary bonus consideration

Benefits

OMW offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transportation assistance

About Ogden Murphy Wallace

Ogden Murphy Wallace is a multi-specialty law firm that has served Pacific Northwest clients for more than 100 years. OMW takes pride in delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a professional, friendly, inclusive, and engaging workplace culture.

We encourage professional development through ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on challenging and rewarding legal matters.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ogden Murphy Wallace is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees, vendors, and clients. OMW is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local law.