Employment Attorney- Seattle

TEEMA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid bar dues and CLE support

Flexible work environment

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Seattle is seeking a passionate Plaintiff-Side Wage & Hour Employment Attorney with 5–10 years of experience. The ideal candidate will lead class action litigation focusing on wage theft and associated violations, ensuring justice for employees. Qualifications include a J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in the Washington State Bar. The firm offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment aimed at advancing justice for working people.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of plaintiff-side employment law experience with a strong focus on wage-and-hour and class action litigation.
• Demonstrated experience handling class certification, depositions, and discovery in complex cases.
• Commitment to workers’ rights, equity, and access to justice.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Commitment to workers’ rights, equity, and access to justice

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of class and collective wage-and-hour litigation.
• Draft and argue motions for class certification and related proceedings.
• Represent workers in individual and multi-plaintiff wage-and-hour disputes.
• Represent workers in individual and multi-plaintiff wage-and-hour disputes
• Stay current on developments in wage-and-hour and employment law to inform litigation strategy and client counseling
• Mentor junior attorneys and staff; participate in firm initiatives and CLE

Skills

Wage-and-hour litigation

Class action experience

Legal research skills

Client engagement

Oral advocacy

Client counseling

Mentoring juniors

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active member of Washington State Bar

Job description

Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Full-Time
Licensure: Washington State Bar (Required)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Plaintiff-Side Wage & Hour Employment Attorney with 5–10 years of experience to join our team in Seattle. The ideal candidate has a strong background in class and collective action litigation, a commitment to advancing workers’ rights, and the ability to manage complex wage-and-hour matters from investigation through resolution.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by representing employees in significant class actions and individual cases involving wage theft, unpaid overtime, misclassification, and other labor violations under state and federal law.

Key Responsibilities

Class & Collective Action Litigation

Lead and manage all phases of class and collective wage-and-hour litigation, including investigation, discovery, motion practice, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation.

Draft and argue motions for class certification, summary judgment, and related proceedings.

Collaborate with co-counsel and experts to build strong factual and legal records for class claims.

Represent clients before Washington State courts, federal courts, and administrative agencies.

Individual and Representative Actions

Represent workers in individual and multi-plaintiff wage-and-hour disputes.

Conduct client intake and factual investigations to identify systemic wage violations and potential class action claims.

Legal Research, Writing & Advocacy

Draft pleadings, discovery responses, and appellate briefs.

Stay current on developments in wage-and-hour and employment law to inform litigation strategy and client counseling.

Client & Community Engagement

Communicate effectively and compassionately with clients, often from diverse backgrounds.

Partner with community organizations, labor advocates, and worker centers to identify potential matters and expand access to justice.

Firm Contribution

Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff.

Participate in firm-wide initiatives, outreach, and continuing legal education.

Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Active member in good standing of the Washington State Bar.

5–10 years of plaintiff-side employment law experience, with a strong focus on wage-and-hour and class action litigation.

Demonstrated experience handling class certification, depositions, and discovery in complex cases.

Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

Strong organizational and case management abilities.

Commitment to workers’ rights, equity, and access to justice.

Preferred Experience

Prior experience litigating under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Washington Minimum Wage Act (MWA).

Familiarity with industries frequently impacted by wage-and-hour violations (e.g., construction, hospitality, health care, retail, tech).

Spanish or other language proficiency is a plus.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses.

Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Hybrid or flexible work environment.

Paid bar dues and CLE support.

A mission-driven, collaborative environment focused on advancing justice for working people.