Litigation Associate

A national law firm with a leading management-side labor and employment practice is seeking a mid-level to senior Employment Litigation Associate to join its Seattle office. This is a fully onsite, office-based role. Hybrid or remote arrangements are not currently offered. This position is intended for an attorney with real, hands-on employment litigation experience who is ready to take ownership of matters in a high-volume, sophisticated practice.

The Opportunity

This is a true employment litigation role, not a counseling-heavy or investigations-focused position. The firm is specifically targeting attorneys who actively litigate employment cases and are comfortable handling substantive work with increasing independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Defend employers in employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff and class or collective actions
• Handle matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and restrictive covenants
• Draft and manage pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery, and agency position statements
• Take ownership of litigation tasks while collaborating closely with partners and team members
• Manage multiple active matters in a fast-paced environment
• Provide practical, litigation-focused guidance to employer clients as issues arise

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of true employment litigation experience
• Exposure to class or collective action litigation valued
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively within a team
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active admission to the Washington State Bar

Preferred Background

• A mix of employment litigation and other civil litigation acceptable if employment litigation is substantive
• Plaintiff-side candidates may be considered, subject to conflicts review
• No industry-specific background required
• Employee benefits or ERISA experience not required
• Fully onsite, in-office role in Seattle
• Daily collaboration with attorneys and litigation teams
• Not a hybrid or remote position

Compensation

• Base salary range of $170,000 to $195,000
• Eligibility for performance-based bonuses
• Final compensation determined based on experience, seniority, and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program
• Optional benefits including commuter programs and pet insurance

Why This Role

• Employment law is a core practice, not a secondary offering
• Consistent litigation workflow and long-term demand
• Meaningful responsibility and substantive case ownership
• Opportunity to deepen experience in both single-plaintiff and class litigation
• Collegial, professional environment with high expectations and strong support