Labor Union & Employment Attorney (Lateral)

Overview

SHANLEY, APC is an established labor, employment, and employee benefits law firm with decades of experience serving labor unions and related entities. The firm was founded in 1983 by John DeCarlo, and its current generation of attorneys continues that legacy of excellence. SHANLEY, APC values collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to excellence. With offices in Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Washington State, SHANLEY, APC provides premier legal services nationwide.

Role Description

SHANLEY, APC is seeking a talented lateral Attorney for a full-time position in Seattle (Kent), WA. This position offers the opportunity to assume a pivotal role in all facets of litigation and engage in a diverse range of cases.

The Attorney will be responsible for representing labor union and related entity clients in labor and employment matters. The Attorney will conduct comprehensive legal research; draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, settlement agreements and correspondence to opposing counsel; conduct discovery and take depositions; attend hearings; engage in negotiations; stay abreast of the latest legal developments; and provide legal advice to clients. Collaboration with colleagues and clients on case strategy and delivering excellent legal counsel are key responsibilities.

This position is on-site, at least initially. Hybrid work may be possible in the future.

Responsibilities

• Represent labor union and related entity clients in labor and employment matters.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and correspondence to opposing counsel.
• Conduct discovery and take depositions; attend hearings; engage in negotiations.
• Stay abreast of the latest legal developments and provide legal advice to clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients on case strategy and delivering excellent legal counsel.

Qualifications

• At least three years of prior practice as an attorney.
• Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Outstanding communication skills, including oral advocacy abilities.
• Strong organization and planning skills to allow for tracking and management of multiple deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and sense of duty and responsibility towards clients, goals, and work product.
• Embrace a collaborative and collegial work approach.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and admission to the Washington State Bar.

Preferred, but not required:

• Prior experience in labor and employment law practice.
• At least two years of prior litigation and case management experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to the labor movement or social and economic justice.

Salary Range & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, ranging from $145,000 to $165,000, commensurate with expertise and proficiency.
• Exceptional benefits package: employer-paid family health insurance, traditional pension plans, annual profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement.
• A stable and supportive work environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample.