SkyWater is partnering with a renowned plaintiffs’ firm looking to add a Legal Administrative Assistant to its medical malpractice team. A strong candidate is experienced in supporting medical malpractice, personal injury, complex litigation, or mass torts attorneys. Can come from plaintiffs’ or defense side, but must have exposure to medical records, litigation management, and calendaring.
This firm has great culture for both staff and attorneys. The compensation range is $70-75k for 5+ years of experience. The office is in Minneapolis with a hybrid schedule of 4 days in office, 1 remote after onboarding. Free downtown parking, 18 days PTO to start, and bonus eligible.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
An Am Law firm with a highly regarded national litigation practice is seeking a mid-level associate (3–6 years) for its Seattle office. The group handles sophisticated, high-stakes disputes across a broad range of industries and substantive areas, including commercial litigation, environmental matters, class actions, white collar/investigations, securities, and intellectual property disputes.
The role offers substantial hands-on experience, including:
Motion practice and court appearances
Depositions and witness preparation
Managing complex discovery and ESI strategy
Direct client interaction
Trial preparation and arbitration support
The firm is looking for someone with strong litigation training, excellent writing skills, and experience handling complex matters in a large law firm environment. Compensation is competitive, ranging from approximately $220K–$300K base plus bonus potential.
If you would like to be considered, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
A Minneapolis-based private investment firm is seeking a Legal Operations Analyst/Paralegal to support its in-house legal and business teams. This role will focus on corporate governance, entity management, legal operations processes, and transactional support within a fast-paced investment environment. Responsibilities include maintaining corporate records, managing board and ownership documentation, coordinating NDA and regulatory workflows, supporting AML/KYC requests, assisting with closings, and improving legal technology and operational systems.
Qualified candidates will have 2+ years of experience in legal operations, corporate paralegal work, fund administration, or a related role within a law firm, financial services organization, or investment platform. The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, experience supporting complex workflows, and familiarity with fund structures or investor processes. Exposure to legal technology tools, process improvement initiatives, and advanced Excel skills is preferred.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
An international Am Law firm is seeking a junior or mid-level litigation associate to join its New York office as part of a nationally recognized commercial litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-stakes matters for sophisticated clients, including companies operating in the managed care space. The position provides strong mentorship, training, and exposure to impactful litigation alongside experienced practitioners.
The associate will be involved in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings and dispositive motions, managing discovery, preparing witnesses, and supporting depositions and expert work. The role offers hands-on experience in fast-paced, deadline-driven matters and meaningful responsibility on significant cases.
Qualified candidates will have 2+ years of commercial litigation experience from a law firm setting. Experience with managed care issues (including Medicare, Medicaid, and False Claims Act matters), payor-provider disputes, or ERISA litigation is preferred but not required. Strong writing skills are essential, along with experience drafting and arguing motions, handling depositions, and working with expert witnesses. Candidates should also demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and be admitted to the New York Bar.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater Search is currently assisting a nationally respected law firm on an unposted Senior Counsel opportunity within its sophisticated Real Estate practice group. This search is being driven by an upcoming retirement on the team, creating a unique long-term opportunity for an experienced retail leasing attorney to step into an established and highly active practice.
The role is focused on complex retail shopping center leasing matters and is ideal for attorneys with 8-15+ years of experience handling:
Negotiating and drafting sophisticated retail leases
Leasing transactions
Lease administration, compliance, and dispute resolution
Direct client management and strategic counseling
The position can be based in any U.S. office, with especially flexible remote/ultra-hybrid options for attorneys located in Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Arizona, or Pennsylvania.
Compensation is expected to be in the $235K-$255K) base range plus bonus eligibility.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior leasing attorney seeking sophisticated work, flexibility, and a stable long-term platform without the pressure of a portable book.
I’m assisting a top law firm that is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Real Estate group.
Ideal candidates will have 3-8 years of experience in:
Real estate finance transactions representing lenders and/or borrowers
Acquisition, construction, and mezzanine financings
Refinancings, loan modifications, and related debt structures
Drafting and negotiating core transaction documents and managing deals through closing
The firm offers a highly competitive salary ($240K–$435K base). This team consistently handles a high volume of sophisticated real estate finance transactions and is known for giving associates meaningful deal ownership much earlier than peer firms, making it a strong platform for accelerating development.
I recently placed an associate with the firm and have strong insight into the compensation structure, culture, and day-to-day workflow, which I’m happy to share candidly.
An Am Law firm is seeking a midlevel associate to join its Real Estate Dallas.
This position focuses on complex commercial real estate transactions across the United States, including financings, as well as the acquisition, disposition, structuring, and development of mixed-use and other commercial assets. The associate will work closely with a collaborative team on sophisticated matters and will have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility in managing various aspects of transactions from start to finish.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience handling commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development work. Experience in an Am Law 200 firm or a similarly fast-paced, high-level environment is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong drafting and writing skills, excellent analytical ability, and the capacity to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while working directly with partners and clients.
This is a growth-oriented opportunity within a highly interactive practice that offers a clear path for advancement, competitive compensation, and a supportive, team-driven culture.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
A reputable regional law firm is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Litigation Associate to join the team in one of its East Coast offices. This role focuses on high-stakes intellectual property disputes, with a particular emphasis on patent litigation. The position offers the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients and cutting-edge technologies as part of a collaborative and well-established practice.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience at a top-tier law firm handling IP litigation matters, including patent disputes. A technical background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics is strongly preferred, along with excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be comfortable managing complex litigation matters and contributing meaningfully to case strategy and client service.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
SkyWater is partnering with a Twin Cities family law firm looking to add an Associate Attorney to the firm. An ideal candidate has 2-8 years of family law experience. No book of business is needed.
The practice is busy, so someone that can take off running would be great. There is great mentorship at the firm with shareholders with decades of practice experience. Compensation is competitive.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, apply or reach out directly to Kelsey Quarberg at kquarberg@skywatersearch.com.
A highly regarded midsize law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Los Angeles office.
This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated and high-profile real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, complex commercial leasing, joint ventures, development projects, and real estate finance matters. The position provides significant hands-on experience and early responsibility within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of substantive real estate experience, including drafting and negotiating commercial purchase and sale agreements and leases, managing diligence, reviewing title and survey materials, and coordinating closings.
This opportunity offers a clear path for professional growth, including meaningful client exposure, mentorship, and business development support within a collegial and merit-based culture. The target base salary range for this position is $225,000 to $275,000.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
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