Associate Attorney – Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Annual bonus programs

Job summary

O’Hagan Meyer’s Seattle, WA office seeks an Employment Litigation Associate with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to handle a broad range of labor and employment matters and business disputes for premier clients. The role includes significant client interaction, mentorship, and exposure to complex cases in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

The firm emphasizes flexible hybrid scheduling, equal opportunity employment, and competitive compensation with annual bonuses, along with a robust

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation.
• Legal research, drafting pleadings, motions and other documents.
• Taking and defending depositions; drafting and answering discovery requests.
• Trial preparation and trial assistance; state and federal courts experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate with clients and colleagues effectively.
• Some local travel for court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, site inspections and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Handle pleadings, motions and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions; assist in trial preparation.
• Coordinate with clients and colleagues; communicate effectively.
• Travel to court appearances, mediations, and arbitrations as needed.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Depositions

Drafting pleadings

Education

State bar admission - WA

Job description

Our Seattle, WA office has an opportunity for an Employment Litigation Associate with 2+ years of experience to join the firm’s dynamic and sophisticated practice representing premier local and national employers. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to handle a wide range of labor & employment matters and business litigation involving cutting-edge topics and premier, interesting clients. This associate will join a diverse practice group that handles single plaintiff employment litigation, and wage & hour class action litigation, contract dispute, professional liability, and business disputes.

O’Hagan Meyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation
• This role requires legal research, drafting of pleadings motions and other documents, taking and defending depositions, drafting and answering discovery requests, trial preparation and trial assistance. Experience with both state and federal courts preferred.
• This position also requires the ability to communicate with both clients and colleagues in an effective manner.
• This position will require some local travel for court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, site inspections and depositions.
• Admission to the state bar of Washington is required.

• Flexible hybrid schedule.
• Low turnover, collegial and collaborative environment.
• Direct client interaction and significant responsibility on complex and sophisticated legal matters.
• Formal mentorship, training and development programs for associates.
• Competitive compensation and several annual bonus programs.
• Robust benefits package, including 401(k) plan with employer contribution, health insurance (medical, dental and vision coverage), life insurance, flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, and a paid parental leave program.

Salary Range: $145,000 to $200,000

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