Labor and Employment Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Labor and Employment Associate with at least 5 years of experience to join their Seattle, WA office. This senior-level position involves significant client interaction and collaboration with colleagues across various locations, including California. The role requires providing pragmatic legal advice and managing complex employment law matters.

Duties

• Provide complex employment law advice and counsel.
• Draft employment agreements and offer letters.
• Review and draft employee handbooks.
• Advise on employee performance management and terminations.
• Manage ADA accommodation and leave questions.
• Handle single-plaintiff cases and wage and hour class actions.
• Collaborate on case strategy and tactics.
• Conduct substantial brief writing and witness interviews.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Maintain workload and manage case dockets.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice in Washington, including Federal courts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong client service and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to diversity and personal practice development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active bar membership in Washington State.

Skills

• Ability to think creatively and improve processes.
• Proactive and highly responsive.
• Effective communication with all levels of personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible time off and paid parental leave.
• Adoption assistance and education programs.
• Wellbeing programs and transportation benefits.
• Employee assistance program with counseling services.

This law firm focuses its work in six industries, although it also practices in a few more. Some of these industries include: food and agribusiness, banking, natural resources and public-private project development, mining, energy and health care. The firm has locations in Canada, across the United States (Colorado, Utah, Washington, New York, etc.) Asia-Pacific region and Europe. The firm services their clients' legal needs all over the world.