Labor & Employment Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Perkins Coie • Seattle, WA

118d • $260,000 - $420,000

About The Position

Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune’s Best Places to Work for 23 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential. Perkins Coie LLP is seeking a midlevel to senior associate with four to seven years of employment law experience to join its Labor & Employment practice group in the Seattle office. We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated passion for building a practice and a desire to work creatively with clients to find solutions.

Requirements

• Four to seven years of employment law experience
• Admitted to the Washington bar or eligible for waiver
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent legal writing skills
• Experience in employment litigation, including court appearances and depositions
• Experience with single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits
• Experience handling wage and hour matters
• Ability to effectively manage client relationships

Nice To Haves

• Experience with drafting motions and agreements related to employment law
• Experience advising clients on employment law compliance
• Experience with labor due diligence on M&A deals

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external client relationships
• Take the lead on matters and supervise junior associates
• Draft summary judgment motions and other dispositive briefing motions
• Prepare motions to compel arbitration, discovery requests and responses
• Oppose motions for class certification, including declaration gathering drives
• Draft long-form settlement agreements in wage and hour class/collective actions
• Prepare separation agreements, offer letters, arbitration agreements, and PIIAs
• Advise and counsel clients on employment law compliance, including policies, handbooks, leaves and accommodations, employee performance and discipline, hiring and terminations
• Conduct labor due diligence on M&A deals

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Personal medical and parental leave
• Up to ten paid Holidays
• Family care benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees