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.
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.
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a nationally recognized Am Law firm with its search for a Litigation Associate to join its Complex/Commercial Litigation team in Seattle.
This firm offers:
A lower billable hour requirement than traditional BigLaw, with a strong emphasis on associate wellbeing and long-term sustainability
Highly competitive compensation, including base salary and bonus opportunities
A collaborative, nationally integrated litigation team with strong mentorship and early responsibility
A particularly strong reputation in consumer class actions, privacy, and complex commercial disputes
This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes litigation for a diverse national and international client base across both trial and appellate courts.
I recently placed a litigation associate with this firm and can offer direct insight into culture, workflow, and long-term growth trajectory.
A national law firm is seeking a business litigation associate to join its New York office. This opportunity is ideal for a candidate with 2–4 years of commercial litigation experience who is looking to work on complex matters in a sophisticated and collaborative environment.
The associate will be involved in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting legal research; managing discovery; and assisting with depositions and trial preparation. The role offers meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to work closely with senior attorneys on high-level matters across a diverse client base.
Candidates should have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and a demonstrated commitment to litigation. Prior clerkship experience is a plus but not required.
The anticipated salary range for this position is approximately $210,000 to $250,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
visit us
601 Carlson Parkway | Suite 900
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55305
