Labor and Employment Attorney

Tacoma office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a labor and employment attorney with 10-15 years of experience. The candidate works within the Firm's Employment Law Group, primarily providing employment law consulting and advice to employers in a wide variety of commercial industries, as well as non-profits and private schools and universities. Be involved in the representation of employers in employment-related litigation and in administrative proceedings. Experience in the following areas is desired: discrimination and harassment law compliance, including investigations and management training; disability law and reasonable accommodation; FMLA and other leave statutes; laws pertaining to private schools and universities, including Title IX procedures; wage and hour laws; labor law and collective bargaining experience; drafting employment related documents including contracts, non-competition agreements, employee manuals, and severance agreements; advising employers on termination and lay-off decisions; and other laws pertaining to the employment relationship. Experience investigating workplace complaints and handling employment litigation from a defense perspective, including harassment, discrimination, retaliation, leave interference, and wages and hour claims needed. Experience defending charges before the EEOC and state or local agencies is essential. Experience counseling employers on federal, state, and local employment law compliance is needed. Must have a license to practice in the state of Washington.

The ideal candidate must be a team-oriented person with strong written and oral communication skills. Should also possess excellent logical and analytical thought processes, strong organizational skills, a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently, and have the interpersonal skills and entrepreneurial spirit necessary to develop cohesive client and peer working relationships. Excellent research and writing skills are essential. Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on serving the client's legal needs and working well with colleagues needed. Should have good judgment, responsiveness, and communication skills. Must be self-motivation and one who takes initiative as opposed to being task oriented. The firm offers medical, dental, 401(k), paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.

This eminent Washington-based law firm has two offices in the state and was founded toward the end of the nineteenth century. A sizable group of knowledgeable attorneys make up this law practice. The firm has five practice groups, namely businesses, individuals, industry teams, mediation-arbitration, and governmental affairs. The firm is also actively involved in community outreach efforts throughout the year.