Junior to Mid-level Labor and Employment Associate Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Seattle is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Labor and Employment Associate Attorney with 3+ years of employment litigation and/or employment law counseling experience. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor degree and must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Washington. An outstanding academic record, preferably in the top 25% of the law school class, is preferred.

Duties:

• Handle employment litigation matters.
• Provide employment law counseling to clients.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Assist with class action cases, if applicable.
• Participate in client meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, and legal staff on case matters.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in Washington.
• 3+ years of employment litigation and/or employment law counseling experience.
• Class action experience is a plus.
• Outstanding academic record preferred (Top 25% of law school class).

Skills:

• Legal research and analysis.
• Writing and drafting legal documents.
• Oral advocacy and courtroom skills.
• Employment law counseling.
• Case management and organization.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive training and development programs.
• Annual firm-wide Attorney Retreat.
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) and bar admission expense reimbursement.
• Competitive annual bonus programs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Affordable health, life, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent care and/or health care expenses.
• Teladoc for 24/7 access to a doctor by phone or online video.
• Employee assistance program.
• Back-up childcare program.
• Paid parental leave on-ramping program.

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