Associate

Labor & Employment Associate Attorney — Seattle

  • LocationSeattle, Washington
  • Work typeOn-site
  • Experience4–7 PQE
  • Compensation$260k–$420k
  • PracticeEmployment & Labor

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Midlevel associate opportunity in a busy Labor & Employment group in Seattle. The team is looking for a 4–7 year associate with substantial employment litigation experience to handle individual and class-action matters, wage-and-hour cases, and client counseling.

Day-to-day work includes drafting dispositive and discovery briefing, opposing class-certification motions, preparing long-form settlement documents in collective/class matters, and conducting depositions and court appearances. Candidates will also advise on employment policies, handbooks, leaves and accommodations, and may support labor due diligence on M&A transactions.

The role requires the ability to manage matters, lead client interactions, and supervise junior associates. The position is offered on a hybrid working basis.

  • J.D. and admission to the relevant state bar
  • 4–7 years of employment & labor litigation experience
  • Proven courtroom and deposition experience; federal practice experience preferred
  • Strong legal writing and research skills; experience drafting summary judgment and class-related briefing
  • Experience with wage & hour matters, class/collective actions, and client counseling
  • Ability to manage matters, lead teams and supervise junior associates; federal clerkship preferred

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