Associate Attorney - Labor & Employment

O'Hagan Meyer; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Mentorship and development programs

Competitive compensation and annualbon

Job summary

O'Hagan Meyer in Seattle, WA seeks an Employment Litigation Associate with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to handle a broad range of labor and employment matters for premier local and national employers.

The successful candidate will perform legal research, draft pleadings and motions, take and defend depositions, manage discovery, and assist in trial preparation while working within a collaborative, mentorship-rich environment and a flexible hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in civil litigation.
• Legal research and drafting pleadings, motions, and other documents.
• Experience in state and federal courts preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Some local travel for court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.

Responsibilities

• Handle pleadings, motions, and other filings.
• Take and defend depositions; participate in discovery.
• Prepare for and assist in trials and hearings.
• Advise clients and coordinate with internal teams.

Skills

Civil litigation

Communication

Legal research

Education

Bar admission (WA)

Job description

Employment Litigation Associate

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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. O'Hagan Meyer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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