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, often becoming the primary contact for clients. Experience in California employment law is highly beneficial due to collaborative work with California offices.

Duties

• Provide complex employment law advice and counsel.
• Manage single-plaintiff cases and complex litigation, including class actions.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy and tactics.
• Conduct substantial brief writing and trial work as required.
• Interview witnesses and prepare fact presentations for litigated matters.
• Draft and respond to discovery requests.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Maintain workload and anticipate next steps.
• Manage case dockets, dates, and deadlines.
• Assist with special projects and team collaboration.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice in Washington and California.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly responsive and proactive with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Commitment to diversity and personal practice development.
• Creative thinking and continuous improvement approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Bar admission in Washington and California.

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship skills.

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 pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
• Back-up child and elder care program.
• Education and college advising program.
• Wellbeing programs and activities.
• Mass transit and travel assistance programs.
• 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.