Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a mid-level associate with a minimum of three years’ experience to join its commercial litigation group in Los Angeles. We prefer candidates with clerkship and law-firm experience, including managing cases; drafting and research responsibility for pleadings and contested motions (such as motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, preliminary injunction or class certification briefing); taking depositions; propounding written discovery and responses; and arguing motions. Candidates with experience or demonstrated interest in complex litigation—especially areas of focus such consumer class actions and other business litigation—preferred.  We will also consider applicants with trademark and trade secret experience.  Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required. 

The candidate must be a member or pending member of the California State Bar. This is a great opportunity for a confident, self-motivated associate with a desire to build a comprehensive practice in a collegial environment.

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.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Valerie Hawley, Lawyer Talent Acquisition Specialist; resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).

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 in California is $255,000 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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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire an employment litigation associate with a minimum of two years' experience to join its vibrant Washington and national employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, excellent academic credentials, strong writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills. Candidates should also have a broad understanding of federal and Washington employment laws and regulations. We are seeking candidates from large and established defense firms or a smaller firm handling sophisticated employment defense matters. The associate’s practice will focus on employment litigation.

The candidate must be a member or pending member of the Washington State Bar. This is a great opportunity for a confident, self-motivated associate with a desire to build a comprehensive employment practice in a collegial environment. This position will be based out of the Seattle or Bellevue office.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Valerie Hawley, Lawyer Talent Acquisition Specialist; resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).

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@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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Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks to hire an employment litigation associate with a minimum of three years' experience to join its vibrant Washington and national employment law practice. The ideal candidate will have experience in complex commercial litigation and arbitration, excellent academic credentials, strong writing, research, analytical, and verbal communication skills. Candidates should also have a broad understanding of federal and Washington employment laws and regulations. We are seeking candidates from large and established defense firms or a smaller firm handling sophisticated employment defense matters. The associate’s practice will focus on employment litigation.

The candidate must be a member or pending member of the Washington State Bar. This is a great opportunity for a confident, self-motivated associate with a desire to build a comprehensive employment practice in a collegial environment. This position will be based out of the Seattle office.

To apply, please upload a cover letter addressed to Valerie Hawley, Lawyer Talent Acquisition Specialist; resume, a copy of your law school transcript, and a brief writing sample (10 pages max).

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@dwt.com.

The annualized salary range for this position in Washington is $225,000 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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Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP is seeking a mid-level associate (3–6 years of experience) to join its nationally recognized Government Contracts practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters involving federal, state, and local procurement, grants and cooperative agreements, regulatory counseling, and related litigation. The role also includes advising Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) and their affiliated entities on issues arising under federal contracting and federal assistance programs.

Responsibilities

The associate will advise government contractors and grant recipients, including Alaska Native Corporation entities, on a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters and represent clients in disputes arising under government contracts and federal financial assistance programs.  Responsibilities will include:

• Counseling clients on federal procurement regulations, including the FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements
• Representing clients in bid protests, contract claims, and disputes before the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Boards of Contract Appeals, and other tribunals
• Representing clients in False Claims Act (FCA) matters, including government investigations, qui tam actions, civil litigation, and related compliance and enforcement proceedings involving federal procurement and grant funding
• Conducting internal investigations and compliance reviews involving the use of federal funds
• Assisting with regulatory disputes or enforcement matters involving federal grants and cooperative agreements
• Supporting M&A due diligence and transactional matters involving government contracts, ANC subsidiaries, and federal grant funding
• Collaborating with attorneys across offices on complex regulatory, compliance, and litigation matters
• Advising on federal grants and cooperative agreements, including compliance with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 C.F.R. Part 200)
• Assisting clients with grant lifecycle issues, including proposal strategy, award negotiation, post-award administration, cost allowability, and closeout
• Advising on grant compliance, audit findings, and enforcement issues, including matters involving Inspectors General, agency oversight, and potential suspension or debarment
• Counseling clients on compliance with federal socioeconomic and small business contracting programs, including those administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration
• Advising Alaska Native Corporations and their subsidiaries, including participants in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program, on regulatory compliance, eligibility, and structuring issues associated with federal contracting
• Assisting ANC clients with matters involving sole-source and competitive procurements, joint ventures, mentor-protégé relationships, and affiliation considerations
• Advising on cost principles, allowability, allocability, and audit requirements for entities receiving federal funding

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in government contracts and/or federal grants counseling, investigations, or litigation
• Experience advising on federal procurement and/or federal financial assistance programs
• Familiarity with the FAR, DFARS, and federal procurement processes, and  Uniform Guidance (2 C.F.R. Part 200) governing federal grants and cooperative agreements
• Experience with or exposure to SBA small business programs, including the 8(a) Business Development Program, mentor-protégé arrangements, or joint venture structures
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• Admission to the bar in the jurisdiction where the candidate will practice (or ability to obtain promptly)

Preferred Experience

• Experience advising Alaska Native Corporations, tribal entities, or other Native-owned businesses participating in federal contracting programs
• Familiarity with regulatory issues affecting ANC subsidiaries and affiliated entities, including eligibility, affiliation, and procurement considerations
• Experience with grant compliance, cost principles, or federal audit processes
• Experience responding to OIG inquiries, agency oversight reviews, or enforcement matters involving federal funding
• Experience before the GAO, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, or Boards of Contract Appeals
• Prior government experience or clerkship in a procurement- or grants-related role or tribunal
• Experience advising on False Claims Act exposure, suspension and debarment, or related enforcement risks involving federal funds
• Experience advising on federal construction contracting, including issues arising under FAR Part 36
• Familiarity with construction-related federal contract clauses and requirements, including bonding, specifications, and contract administration issues
• Experience handling construction claims and disputes, including delay, disruption, differing site conditions, changes, and termination issues
• Experience representing contractors in construction-related claims before Boards of Contract Appeals or the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
• Experience advising on compliance issues applicable to federal construction projects, including prevailing wage requirements such as those under the Davis-Bacon Act

About the Practice

The firm’s Government Contracts group advises leading government contractors, companies, small business concerns, nonprofits, universities, and Alaska Native Corporation enterprises on the full lifecycle of federal contracting and grant funding—from proposal strategy and regulatory compliance to complex disputes, investigations, and audits. Associates work directly with experienced practitioners and gain early responsibility on high-profile matters.

Why DWT

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is a nationally recognized law firm known for its collaborative culture and commitment to delivering practical, business-focused legal solutions. Associates at DWT work closely with experienced partners and clients, gaining meaningful responsibility and hands-on experience early in their careers. The firm is committed to professional development, mentorship, and creating an environment where attorneys can build long-term, successful practices while providing exceptional service to clients.

Join Us!

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of a firm where your contributions are recognized and valued, please submit your cover letter addressed to Beka Anardi, Senior Recruiter; resume; copy of law school transcript; and a writing sample.

We are not accepting third party submissions at this time. 

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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@dwt.com.

The annualized salary range for this position is $215,000 to $325,000. 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.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking a junior‑level associate to join its nationally recognized Tax‑Exempt Organizations (TEO) practice in New York. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with members of the firm’s nonprofit team on sophisticated matters involving nonprofit governance, tax‑exempt compliance, institutional investments, and complex nonprofit transactions. The role is ideal for a lawyer interested in developing deep expertise in the legal and regulatory framework governing nonprofit organizations and philanthropic institutions.

About the Practice

DWT’s Tax‑Exempt Organizations practice advises a broad range of nonprofit and mission‑driven clients, including major cultural institutions, foundations, healthcare organizations, and other charitable entities. The team regularly works on governance, compliance, investment oversight, and structural transactions for prominent nonprofit clients. The New York practice continues to grow as demand for advice in this area increases and as the firm’s East Coast presence expands. The group collaborates closely with attorneys across the firm, including corporate, M&A, and healthcare regulatory teams.

Responsibilities

• Advising nonprofit organizations on governance, tax‑exempt status, and regulatory compliance
• Supporting nonprofit transactions, restructurings, affiliations, and mergers involving tax‑exempt entities
• Drafting governance documents, policies, and transactional materials
• Assisting with endowment management and investment review for nonprofit and institutional clients, including advising on program- and mission-related investments
• Conducting legal research related to nonprofit and tax‑exempt organization issues
• Participating in client communications and helping manage ongoing client matters
• Supporting business development and client service initiatives as the firm continues to expand its East Coast exempt organizations practice

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Admission to the New York Bar or eligibility to become admitted
• 1–3 years of relevant legal experience, ideally involving nonprofit organizations, tax‑exempt entities, tax, or corporate transactional work
• Demonstrated interest in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector (experience with nonprofit organizations, fellowships, or relevant coursework is a plus)
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team‑oriented practice

Why Join DWT

This position offers the opportunity to build a career in a specialized and growing area of law while working closely with experienced practitioners who are leaders in the field. The associate will gain early responsibility, meaningful client exposure, and the chance to work on sophisticated matters for leading nonprofit institutions.

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. It brings out the best of what each individual has to offer and inspires us to build strong and lasting connections with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We are committed to creating and cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive environment where every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy to hire, promote, transfer, terminate, and make all employment-related decisions without regard to an employee’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), race, color, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religious creed, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military condition, military or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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@dwt.com.

The annualized salary range for this position in New York City is $205,000 to $225,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long-term care, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.