Labor & Employment Attorney

Foster Garvey Legal•Seattle, WA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Foster Garvey is seeking an attorney with 6 to 12 years of experience to join its Labor, Employment & Immigration Practice group as an associate or counsel-level attorney in our Seattle office. For highly experienced and motivated attorneys with a portable book of business, a principal role may be considered. Foster Garvey represents both large and small employers. We have deep experience across multiple industry sectors, including healthcare, public entities, assisted living, higher education, shipping, Indian tribes, manufacturing, construction, retail, restaurants, insurance brokerages, consulting, financial services, and professional services. At Foster Garvey, you will work alongside attorneys and staff motivated by excellent client service. You will find resources and mentors to help you grow professionally and work with a team that values everyone’s contributions. You will also be encouraged to seek opportunities to work on pro bono matters and public service. The Firm has a track record of litigating significant pro bono cases that protect the rights of some of society’s most vulnerable people. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Foster Garvey and enhance our ability to provide clients with innovative, creative, and collaborative advocacy. The Opportunity & Progress Council (OPC) guides Foster Garvey’s actions in these important areas by executing the Firm’s strategic initiatives aimed at breaking down institutional and cultural barriers to diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating a shared environment where everyone can do their best work together.

Requirements

6 to 12 years of experience in labor and employment law
Strong academic credentials
Excellent analytical and writing skills
A client-service approach
Exceptional communication skills
Enthusiasm to work with and build a diverse team
A license to practice law in Washington State is required

Nice To Haves

Interest, ability, or experience working in traditional labor legal advice or collective bargaining negotiations is a plus
Experience with Oregon litigation or employment law is a plus
A license to practice law in Oregon State is a plus

Responsibilities

Single-plaintiff and class action litigation
Employment advice and counseling
Working in a broad spectrum of employment law, litigation and advice, including anti-discrimination and harassment, wage and hour claims and counseling, employee leave and disability accommodation management and advice, and drafting employment agreements, settlements, policies and handbooks
Provide efficient and effective direct client service and build and maintain successful client relationships
Independently manage significant and simultaneous individual responsibilities and work with multiple attorneys
Business development and supporting practice group business development
Work on pro bono matters and public service