Experienced Employment and Labor Law Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced employment and labor law attorney to join their team in Seattle, WA. This hybrid position requires a minimum of 10 years of practical experience, with a focus on client service and the ability to manage a book of business. The role involves working on pending cases and addressing immediate client needs.

Duties

• Provide legal counsel on employment and labor law matters.
• Manage and develop a book of business.
• Collaborate with team members on various cases.
• Represent both public and private management/employers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of practical experience in employment and labor law.
• Membership in the Washington State Bar or California State Bar.
• Experience in traditional labor law is a plus.
• Membership in the Oregon State Bar is advantageous.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the Washington State Bar or California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong commitment to client service.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• Consideration for fully remote work options.

This firm has been a power player in the Pacific Northwest for a long time. While this firm practices in numerous areas, its strongest areas are in the corporate context where it does truly exceptional work. Their clients are a diverse group of domestic and international corporations, government entities, and non-profit organizations. This firm is a lifestyle type of firm in many respects and wants its associates to have lives outside of the law. An additional aspect of this firm is that it is consistently able to attract and retain candidates who are the cream of the crop. The firm takes its recruiting very seriously and truly makes a major effort to make the associates who join the firm feel welcome as members of the firm. The firm's training is also very solid. Attorneys are encouraged to get involved in numerous outside activities and appear to do so on a regular and ongoing basis.