Labor & Employment Associate (4+ years) - Employment Litigation

Seyfarth Shaw LLP•Seattle, WA

8h•$305,000 - $370,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with approximately 1000 attorneys, has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified Labor and Employment Associate with 4+ years of employment litigation and counseling experience, including single plaintiff litigation, administrative charges, policy reviews and investigations. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group.

Requirements

4+ years of employment litigation and counseling experience, including on single plaintiff litigation, administrative charges, policy reviews, and investigations.
Other areas of expected experience: motion and brief drafting and at least some experience with depositions (either taking, defending, or significant involvement with same).
Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and solid work ethic.
Ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
Admission to the Washington Bar or the ability to waive in (required).

Nice To Haves

Any experience with or understanding of federal civil rules (trial or appellate), Washington civil rules (trial or appellate), employment agency rules and regulations (EEOC, DOL, OSHA, and equivalent Washington agencies), complex ESI issues and complex discovery is a plus (but not required).

Benefits

competitive salary and benefits
comprehensive training
CLE initiatives
Seyfarth University
industry credentialing
hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners
opportunities for substantive client contact as well as significant involvement in case strategy and management
paid time off
medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)
annual merit increase and bonus pay