Seattle - Associate Attorney

Lawyers for Justice, P.C.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partially paid top-tier health plan

Dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Performance Based Discretionary Bonus

Merit Increases

Job summary

A California based law firm is seeking a highly qualified Associate Attorney for its expansion into Washington. The role involves prosecuting wage-and-hour employment class actions in federal and state courts, engaging in court practices, and collaborating with a national team. Candidates must be licensed in California or Washington with 1-3 years of civil litigation experience. The firm offers competitive compensation, benefits including health insurance, and opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California or Washington, or be licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California Bar or Washington Bar.
• Ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation.
• Prior experience with class actions and wage-and-hour litigation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute wage-and-hour and related employment class actions.
• Engage in discovery and appear in court.
• Collaborate with national team of attorneys on case strategy.

Skills

Civil litigation

Oral advocacy

Discovery

Court appearances

Motion practice

Depositions

Education

Licensed to practice law in California or Washington

1-3 years of experience in civil litigation

Job description

Overview

Growing California based law firm expanding into Washington, considered a powerhouse in the field of plaintiff's side wage-and-hour class action litigation, seeks a highly qualified Associate Attorney to join its expanding team. Lawyers for Justice was recently named a Global Recognition Awards “Best Workplaces” winner for 2026.

The Firm has a robust caseload, in federal and state courts, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in multiple industries. Focusing on the prosecution of employment class and representative actions, involving wage-and-hour, unfair business practice, discrimination, and false advertising matters. The Firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of thousands of employees and consumers in California. With our expansion, we intend to achieve similar success for clients we will serve in the state of Washington.

This position is part of our expansion into the State of Washington. Due to the large number of active cases throughout the State, we are looking to add members to the team immediately as Associate Attorneys.

As an Associate Attorney, you will join a talented team of Seattle Washington based professionals, as well as our broader Lawyers for Justice Team in California and across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute wage-and-hour and related employment class and representative actions in federal and state courts.
• Engage in discovery, oral advocacy and appearing in court, motion practice, and taking/defending depositions.
• Collaborate with a national team of attorneys across California and Washington to support cases and strategy.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in California or Washington, or be licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction and pending admission to the California Bar or Washington Bar.
• Ideal candidate will be licensed in California or Washington and have 1-3 years of experience in civil litigation, including discovery, oral advocacy, court appearances, motion practice, and depositions.
• Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage-and-hour litigation is a plus.
• Candidates must be able to travel on occasion.
• A positive attitude and interest in joining a highly successful firm and collegial group of 50+ attorneys dedicated to helping those who have experienced injustice in the workplace across Washington.
• The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, DOE, DOQ.
• Licensing/Certification: Washington and/or California Bar License.

Benefits

• Partially paid top-tier health plan, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k), paid vacation
• Vision insurance
• Opportunity for Performance Based Discretionary Bonus & Merit Increases

Job Type

Full-time

Licenses/Certifications

• Washington and/or California Bar License