Posted 10/07/2026
Job Number: 18069

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Seattle, Washington • Hybrid

Industry:  Legal Services

Job Category: Legal

Job Type:  Direct Hire

Salary:  $180,000 - $200,000 / Annually

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Job Description

Position Title: Junior Employment Litigation Associate



A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm is seeking a Junior Employment Litigation Associate to join its management-side practice representing employers throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest. This role offers hands-on litigation experience across pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, legal research, and employment-related disputes while working alongside experienced attorneys.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of litigation experience, preferably within labor and employment law, and is ready to continue developing as a management-side employment litigator. They are proactive, intellectually curious, highly organized, and comfortable taking initiative while working collaboratively with a sophisticated legal team.

Salary Range: $175,000 – 200,000 / annually, DOE

Responsibilities

  • Represent employers in management-side labor and employment litigation
  • Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings
  • Draft substantive and dispositive motions and other litigation filings
  • Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written advocacy
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Assist with employment-related disputes throughout multiple stages of litigation
  • Collaborate with attorneys and clients to evaluate issues and develop practical solutions

Requirements

  • 2–3 years of litigation experience
  • Labor and employment law experience preferred
  • Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions
  • Exposure to deposition practice and substantive litigation responsibilities
  • Excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Active Washington Bar membership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Long-term career growth within a national labor and employment practice

If you are a developing litigator ready for substantive experience, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to build a long-term career in labor and employment law, apply today.

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