Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

OHagan Meyer • Seattle, WA

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Seattle, WA office has an opportunity for an Employment Litigation Associate with 2+ years of experience to join the firm’s dynamic and sophisticated practice representing premier local and national employers. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide-range of labor & employment matters and business litigation involving cutting-edge topics and premier, interesting clients. This associate will join a diverse practice group that handles single plaintiff employment litigation, and wage & hour class action litigation, contract dispute, professional liability, and business disputes.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation.
• Experience with both state and federal courts preferred.
• Admission to the state bar of Washington is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cutting-edge topics and premier, interesting clients.
• Experience in a diverse practice group handling single plaintiff employment litigation, wage & hour class action litigation, contract dispute, professional liability, and business disputes.

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of labor & employment matters and business litigation.
• Engage in single plaintiff employment litigation.
• Participate in wage & hour class action litigation.
• Handle contract disputes, professional liability, and business disputes.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other documents.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft and answer discovery requests.
• Prepare for and assist in trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Travel locally for court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, site inspections, and depositions.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
• Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
• Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs.
• Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan with employer contribution, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed