Employment Attorney, 4+ Years

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Employment Attorney with over four years of experience to join its team in Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate will support the firm's employment law practice, focusing on federal and state employment laws and regulations.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft motions, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Handle BOLI and EEOC charges, investigations, and policy reviews with limited supervision.
• Participate in litigation as a second chair, including depositions and oral arguments.
• Train and mentor junior associates.

Requirements

• 4+ years of employment law experience.
• Strong research, analytical, and legal writing skills.
• Experience in litigation and client service.
• Admission to the Oregon or Washington State Bar, or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Interest in labor law is a plus.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in Oregon or Washington, or eligibility for reciprocity.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and client service acumen.

Benefits

• Productivity and discretionary merit bonuses.
• Flexible work arrangements with in-office requirements on select days.

Representing a wide range of businesses, with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and California, this is one of the largest firms, specializing in bankruptcy, business and corporate, employment, environment, intellectual property, Native American law, real estate, privacy and data security, tax and estate planning, dispute resolution, and litigation. The firm has an environment where everybody is enthusiastic and team-oriented. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the firm recruits, retains, and promotes diverse talents in the firm and the communities. Believing in giving back, the attorneys provide substantial legal assistance to help more than 100 pro bono clients per year and support a low-income housing legal clinic in Seattle. The firm offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including medical, dental, life, 401(k) or profit-sharing retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.