Employment Litigation Attorney - Wage & Hour Class Action

Job Overview
A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Attorney specializing in Wage & Hour Class Action cases in Washington. The attorney will manage a caseload of employment litigation matters, focusing on worker rights violations against large corporations.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of plaintiff-side employment litigation matters.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and other legal filings.
• Conduct and defend depositions, including party and witness depositions.
• Handle all phases of written discovery.
• Prepare cases for mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal.
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff.
• Communicate with clients and provide regular updates.
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in Washington.
• Admission in Oregon is a plus.
• At least four years of experience litigating Wage & Hour class actions.
• Experience with Washington Law Against Discrimination claims.
• Experience in employee misclassification and independent contractor litigation.
• Class certification and complex employment litigation experience.
• Strong litigation skills, including motion practice and discovery.
• Trial experience or substantial trial preparation experience preferred.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in Washington.

Skills

• Strong litigation and trial preparation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficient in legal research and strategy development.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Team outings and sponsored events.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Firm-paid Medical HMO with affordable upgrades.
• Low-cost Dental and Vision plans.
• Firm-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
• 401k.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program).
• Pet Insurance.

Specializing in personal injury, employment law, and class action, this firm has been obtaining significant results for clients for over a decade throughout California. The core mission of this firm is to provide exceptional service. The highly skilled attorneys have extensive experience with almost every type of personal injury claim including brain injury, dog bite, medical malpractice, and others. The AV-rated firm and the attorneys have received prestigious awards and accolades from industry peers and consumers. The firm has a collaborative team environment with outstanding potential for growth. Besides great compensation, the firm has amazing benefits including health coverage, paid time off, paid parking, dental, vision, and life insurance, professional development, and training.