A well-established Minnesota law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its growing practice. This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with experienced attorneys on a broad range of construction, real estate, and business disputes while taking on meaningful responsibility and client-facing work.
The ideal candidate will have:
2+ years of litigation experience.
Experience handling construction, real estate, and/or complex business litigation matters.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Experience with discovery, motion practice, depositions, and case management.
The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
Why This Opportunity:
Join a respected regional law firm with a strong presence in the Minnesota market.
Work on a diverse mix of commercial, construction, and real estate disputes.
Gain significant responsibility and direct client interaction.
Collaborative culture with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.
Long-term career advancement within a growing litigation practice.
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation attorney seeking sophisticated work, strong client exposure, and a platform for continued professional development.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
Our client, a highly regarded national law firm, is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Chicago office and become part of a nationally recognized management-side employment practice. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated employment litigation and counseling matters for employers ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 500 organizations, while benefiting from a collaborative and supportive platform that emphasizes professional development and client exposure.
The ideal candidate will have:
2–5 years of labor and employment law experience.
Experience handling employment litigation matters, including pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, witness interviews, and court appearances.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour issues, discrimination and harassment claims, leave and accommodation matters, restrictive covenants, and workplace investigations.
Experience advising employers on workplace law issues, employee relations, employment agreements, policies, reductions in force, and risk mitigation strategies.
Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and communication skills, and Illinois bar admission.
Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com
A prominent national law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Los Angeles office as part of a highly regarded commercial litigation team handling complex, high-stakes disputes, including matters involving brand and reputational issues. This opportunity is ideal for a 4th or 5th year associate seeking sophisticated trial-focused work with significant responsibility and direct client exposure.
The team represents celebrities, executives, athletes, influencers, and corporate clients in high-profile disputes involving defamation, crisis management, reputational attacks, cyber-related issues, and other sensitive matters where public perception and media strategy are critical components of the representation.
The ideal candidate will have:
4–5 years of sophisticated litigation experience at a law firm
Experience handling key phases of complex litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, witness preparation, and trial preparation
Strong writing, analytical, and case management skills
The ability to work directly with clients, partners, and senior trial lawyers in a fast-paced environment
A desire for meaningful stand-up responsibility and hands-on litigation experience
This position offers:
Exposure to nationally visible and high-profile disputes
A sophisticated, trial-focused litigation platform
Direct interaction with clients, witnesses, and senior litigators
Accelerated professional development and substantive responsibility
The anticipated compensation range for this role is approximately $285,000 to $325,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Our client, a growing PE-backed commercial services platform in the food, beverage, and consumer products space, is seeking a Contracts Administrator / Legal Operations professional to join its collaborative and fast-paced team in the Twin Cities area.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2+ years of experience and the desire to build a long-term career in contracts administration, legal operations, compliance, or commercial risk support. The role is highly cross-functional and offers strong exposure to legal, operational, and customer-facing work within a rapidly growing organization.
The ideal candidate will have experience with:
NDAs, statements of work, and commercial agreements
Contract tracking, redlining, and contract lifecycle management
Supporting commercial/sales teams in a customer-facing environment
Managing workflows, documentation, and process coordination
Working within contract management systems such as CobbleStone or similar platforms
This individual will work closely with internal stakeholders across sales, finance, procurement, operations, and outside counsel, while helping support process improvements, system enhancements, claims support, and broader legal/risk operations initiatives.
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 highly regarded national law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate to join its Boston office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3–5 years of labor and employment litigation experience who is looking to work on sophisticated employment matters within a collaborative and nationally recognized practice.
The ideal candidate will have experience handling employment litigation matters, conducting workplace investigations, interviewing witnesses, drafting motions and other legal filings, attending court appearances, and advising employers on a broad range of workplace law issues. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of federal and Massachusetts employment laws, excellent research and writing skills, and strong academic credentials. Admission to practice in Massachusetts is required, and prior federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
Why Consider This Opportunity:
• Join a nationally recognized management-side labor and employment practice. • Work on a diverse mix of employment litigation, counseling, and workplace investigations. • Receive meaningful client exposure and early responsibility on sophisticated matters. • Collaborate with highly regarded practitioners in a collegial and team-oriented environment. • Strong commitment to mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth. • Competitive compensation ranging from $220,000 to $260,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking challenging work, direct client interaction, and a platform for continued professional development within a premier labor and employment practice.
If 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.
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