Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

Employment Litigation Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Seattle, Washington .
This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 3-6 years of employment litigation experience to join a highly regarded Employment Litigation practice. The role offers significant client contact and hands-on litigation experience representing employers in complex employment disputes, class actions, and workplace investigations.
Responsibilities

• Represent employers in single-plaintiff employment litigation, systemic discrimination cases, and wage and hour class actions.
• Handle pre-litigation matters, including responding to administrative charges and agency investigations.
• Conduct internal workplace investigations and provide day-to-day employment counseling to clients.
• Manage complex litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and participate in discovery.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other substantive litigation filings.
• Appear in court for hearings, argue motions, and participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.
• Work directly with corporate clients while collaborating with a team of experienced employment litigators.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Washington State Bar.
• 3-6 years of employment litigation experience, with at least 2 years of litigation experience required.
• Experience handling employment disputes, workplace investigations, or class actions is preferred.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $260,000-$390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
  
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Mental health and wellness programs
  • Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Industry-leading parental leave
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays
  • Annual discretionary performance bonus eligibility