Employment Attorney- Seattle

TEEMA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or flexible work environment

Paid bar dues and CLE support

Competitive compensation

Job summary

TEEMA in Seattle is seeking an experienced Plaintiff-Side Wage & Hour Employment Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of plaintiff‑side employment law experience and a strong background in class and collective action litigation, wage theft, and misclassification issues.

You will manage complex wage‑and‑hour matters from investigation through resolution, represent employees in state and federal courts, and mentor junior attorneys while engaging with worker centers to

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 focus on wage‑and‑hour and class action litigation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Mentor junior attorneys and legal staff.
• Participate in firm‑wide initiatives, outreach, and continuing legal education.

Skills

Wage-and-hour litigation

Class action

Research

Writing

Oral advocacy

Case management

Workers' rights

Equity and access to justice

Education

J.D. (law degree)

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 laws.

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.