Employment Associate Mid-Level

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental, life, AD&D, &

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an employment associate for its Seattle, WA office. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of relevant legal experience and a strong interest in employment law, with the ability to advise on employee relations and compliance matters.

Responsibilities include drafting policies, handling disability accommodations and protected leaves, and negotiating employment contracts. Collaboration with senior attorneys on counseling, litigation, and investigations is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Interest in employment law, especially in advice and counseling.
• Strong judgment and interest in building long-term client relationships.
• Outstanding academic achievement and strong analytical, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Prior work experience in a related field is preferred for candidates in their first years of practice.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on day-to-day employee relations and compliance matters.
• Draft workplace policies and employee handbooks.
• Assist clients with disability accommodations and protected leave issues.
• Manage transactional aspects of employment law, including drafting and negotiating employment contracts.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on employment counseling, litigation, and workplace investigations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an employment associate with two to four years of experience to join its Seattle, WA office. This position offers an opportunity to develop a comprehensive employment law practice while working closely with clients to address workplace challenges and make informed business decisions.

Duties

• Counsel clients on day-to-day employee relations and compliance matters.
• Draft workplace policies and employee handbooks.
• Assist clients with disability accommodations and protected leave issues.
• Manage transactional aspects of employment law, including drafting and negotiating employment contracts.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on employment counseling, litigation, and workplace investigations.

Requirements

• 3 to 4 years of relevant legal experience.
• Demonstrated interest in employment law, particularly in advice and counseling.
• Strong judgment and interest in building long-term client relationships.
• Outstanding academic achievement and strong analytical, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Prior work experience in a related field is preferred for candidates in their first few years of practice.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, life, AD&D, and disability insurance coverage.
• Bar and professional membership dues.
• Paid parental leave and flexible PTO.
• Contributions to a 401(k) profit-sharing plan.