Union-Side Labor & Employment Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a full-time associate attorney to join its vibrant labor and employment litigation team in Seattle, WA.

Duties

• Advocate on behalf of union members and labor organizations in grievance proceedings and collective-bargaining disputes

• Draft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and administrative complaints

• Conduct discovery, including drafting interrogatories, reviewing documents, and taking depositions

• Represent clients at hearings before arbitrators, administrative agencies, and courts

• Counsel clients on contract interpretation, workplace investigations, and compliance with labor statutes

• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and motion practice

Requirements

• Admission to the Washington State Bar (or eligibility to sit for the next examination)

• Outstanding academic credentials and law school performance

• Demonstrated dedication to social justice and labor-movement causes

• Strong legal research and writing abilities

• Excellent oral advocacy and interpersonal communication skills

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Washington State Bar admission (or pending)

Skills

• Proficiency in litigation tools and case-management software

• Ability to manage a high-volume docket and shifting priorities

• Collaborative approach to client service and team-based problem solving

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in legal practice

Benefits

• Fully employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage for attorney and dependents

• Paid parental leave

• Transportation stipend or covered parking

• Law school loan repayment assistance

• 401(k) plan eligibility after one year

• Structured path to partnership over seven years

This firm has stood the test of time now over 100 years old. Nearly fifteen attorneys make up this firm's staff. They practice out of an office in Washington, working in areas of law such as Individual Employment, Labor Law and more.