Employment Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate in Seattle, Washington. The role involves working on high-profile employment cases, systemic discrimination, wage and hour class actions, and pre-litigation matters. The candidate will engage in administrative charge responses, internal investigations, and client counseling on employment issues.

Duties

• Manage complex employment litigation cases.
• Conduct internal investigations and respond to administrative charges.
• Counsel clients on a variety of employment issues.
• Take and defend depositions and make court appearances.
• Argue motions and handle mediations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of litigation experience.
• Outstanding interpersonal and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Education

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

Certifications

• Member of the Washington State Bar.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative and practical problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Mental well-being programs and family care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program and compensated time off through Flexible Time Off program.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world, with their headquarters in San Francisco, CA.