Seattle-Attorney

Lawyers for Justice•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Attorney will represent and advocate for clients in state and federal plaintiff-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. The role involves managing an active caseload, handling discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, appearing in court for hearings and trial, and advising clients throughout litigation. The caseload is growing. The ideal candidate is a licensed, experienced litigator who is organized, professional, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for clients. Candidates must be able to travel occasionally.

Requirements

Be licensed to practice law in California or Seattle, or already be licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California Bar or Seattle Bar.
The job posting states that candidates must be licensed to practice law in the state of Seattle.
Be organized and professional, and committed to achieving strong client outcomes.
Be able to travel on occasion.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in civil litigation.
Experience with discovery in the civil litigation context, oral advocacy and court appearances, motion practice, and taking or defending depositions.
Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage-and-hour litigation.

Responsibilities

Represent and advocate for clients in state and federal plaintiff-side wage-and-hour, class, and representative action litigation.
Manage an active caseload.
Conduct and respond to discovery.
Take and defend depositions.
Draft and argue motions.
Appear in court for hearings and trial.
Advise clients throughout the litigation process.
Travel on occasion.