Litigation Attorney

Position: Employment Litigation Attorney
Peterson Russell Kelly Livengood PLLC, or PRK Livengood, is a growing Eastside mid-sized law firm that engages in a broad-based business and litigation practice providing legal services in, among other areas, business, corporate, financial, real estate, litigation, healthcare, education, construction, tax, estate planning, employment and labor law. Our shared values include commitment to excellence, respect, integrity, loyalty, and initiative.

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PRK Livengood is seeking a highly motivated employment litigation attorney who is licensed to practice in Washington State, and who has at least five years of experience. This is an excellent opportunity for growth potential in a successful and reputable firm as PRK Livengood continues to add attorneys and clients. We offer professional development opportunities, an extraordinary work environment, competitive salaries with opportunity for annual bonuses, and a robust benefits package that includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance with a health savings account, parental leave, and an opportunity to join the 401K and profit-sharing plan.

Ideal candidates will possess a demonstrated writing, research, and litigation skills and commitment to client service, enthusiasm for working in a team environment, and be ready to hit the ground running on pending cases and immediate client needs. Experience representing management/employers is preferred, and traditional labor and/or school law experience or interest is a plus.

* Job Summary:

* Under minimal supervision, provides senior level attorneys and clients with litigation support and legal guidance.

* Specific Responsibilities:
* * Works with Partner level attorneys to provide research, writing and litigation support on various legal issues

* Communicates with clients to understand their legal concerns and needs to help provide them with essential pieces of advice

* Strategizes on how to resolve the clients’ cases in a favorable and cost-effective manner

* Develops ideal arguments and represents clients in civil legal proceedings

* Prepares legal documents such as memorandums, pleadings, and briefing in a timely and accurate manner

* Draft agreements, employee handbooks, and separation agreements

* Provides support on the labor and employment aspects of business transactions

* Is a self-starter who possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team

* Strategizes on how to resolve the clients’ disputes in a favorable and cost-effective manner

* Stays informed about any current legislation

* Attends the firm’s meetings

* Supports the firm and its leadership

* Vigorously engages in their own professional development

* Establishes and cultivates community relations by maintaining open and candid dialogue with all the firm’s constituencies

* Is familiar with and complies with all firm policies

* Performs other duties as assigned

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* Experience advising employers and handling a wide range of labor and employment issues, including litigation, and defending state and federal agency claims, a plus, and

* Familiarity with Washington State employment laws, performance management, reductions-in-force, wage and hour compliance, separation agreements, employee claims, independent contractors, and policies and practices.

* Ability to represent employers in litigation on a wide range of labor and employment issues, including hiring, discipline, termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour matters

* Draft and review a wide variety of employment policies, offer letters, employment agreements, employee handbooks, and separation agreements

* Education & Experience:

* * Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school

* Minimum 3-5 years litigation experience required with an interest in employment and school law

* Deposition and motion experience

* Must be licensed to practice law in Washington State

* Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
* * Experience in…