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.
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 litigation associate to join its Los Angeles office. The role involves working on complex disputes in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, managing discovery and fact development, and contributing to overall case strategy. Associates will have the opportunity to support matters through all stages, including depositions and trial.
Qualified candidates will have 3-8 years of litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to handle substantive responsibilities independently. Experience with complex commercial disputes is preferred, with real estate exposure considered a plus. Active California bar admission is required.
The firm offers a competitive base salary with bonus potential, along with a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
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