A nationally recognized law firm specializing in labor and employment law is seeking a skilled Employment Litigation Associate for its Seattle office. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with top-tier clients, handling a wide range of employment litigation matters. The ideal candidate will manage cases from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, handling discovery, arguing motions, and participating in depositions. If you are a proactive, self-starter looking to build your career in a supportive and high-caliber legal environment, we want to hear from you!

Salary Range: $160,000 – $180,000 / year DOE

Employment Litigation Associate Responsibilities:

• Handle employment litigation matters involving discrimination, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour disputes
• Draft and respond to discovery, initial pleadings, dispositive motions, and agency position statements
• Take and defend depositions
• Advise clients on workplace policies and day-to-day employment law issues
• Collaborate with multiple partners across a variety of cases under the firm’s free market assignment system
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Employment Litigation Associate Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of employment litigation experience required
• Barred and in good standing in Washington State
• Strong litigation experience and demonstrated interest in employment law
• Experience defending employers in complex employment disputes
• Excellent academic credentials, strong writing, and analytical skills
• Comfortable drafting and arguing motions and handling depositions
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience advising clients on workplace policies is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Billable Hour Bonus
• Formula Bonus and Year-End Discretionary Bonus
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contribution
• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, and FSA Plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Parental Leave, Profit Sharing, Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays

Join a firm where your career growth is supported, your voice is heard, and your work makes an impact. Apply now!

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