Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney for its Seattle, WA office to focus on management-side employment and labor law. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience, including wage and hour class actions, state and federal court proceedings, administrative agency matters, and alternative dispute resolution.

Duties

• Represent clients in employment litigation, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment cases.
• Conduct workplace investigations on issues such as harassment and ethics violations.
• Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and take and defend depositions.
• Advise clients on employment agreements, severance packages, and policy drafting.
• Represent clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience.
• Washington State bar license required.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal employment law.
• Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association.

Skills

• Skilled litigator with experience in employment law.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in conducting workplace investigations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays per year.
• Paid family leave and life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.

Here is a strong Seattle firm with a reputation for doing a lot of representation of municipalities. This firm maintains a low-key atmosphere, and the associates and partners appear to have a good working relationship with each other. This firm is a nice place to work, and the associates and partners working in this firm all appear to have a strong sense that they are in it together at this firm for the long term. Additionally, the associates and partners working at this firm all have an unwavering dedication to high-level client service. A firm that has been around for a very long time, this firm has earned the loyalty of its clients--many whom have been with the firm for over 50 years.