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Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney - Junior Level (Judicial Clerks Only)

Davis Wright Tremaine
Davis Wright Tremaine Salary
Seattle, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026

The Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a litigation associate with 0-3 years of experience who is currently clerking for a federal court judge (any level) or state Supreme Court justice. Candidates must have outstanding written and oral communication skills, excellent references, and excellent academic credentials. We prefer candidates with immediately transferable skills, excellent client relationship and interpersonal skills, and a previous work history.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Valerie Hawley, Lawyer Talent Acquisition Specialist; resume, writing sample and law school transcript, all in PDF format. Please specify how you heard about this position. All replies confidential.


We are not accepting submissions from third-party recruiters at this time.



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: www.dwt.com/dei.


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 humanresources_confidential@dwt.com.

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. For full-time employees, the initial sick leave benefit is 80 hours of sick leave per year. Attorneys generally take approximately three weeks of vacation from work each year, and it 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.

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Salary : $205,000 - $330,000

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