Employment Law Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life insurance

401(k) or profit-sharing retirement

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced Employment Law Associate in Seattle, WA with over four years of employment law experience and a strong grasp of federal and state regulations. The role emphasizes superior research, analytical, and legal writing skills, alongside litigation experience.

Candidates should have 4+ years of employment law experience, excellent references, and outstanding interpersonal skills. Bar admission in WA/OR is required or dual admission preferred.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of employment law experience.
• Strong academic credentials and professional references.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in industry-specific groups.
• Admission to Oregon or Washington State Bar; dual admission preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft motions.
• Manage discovery, depositions, and oral arguments.
• Handle BOLI and EEOC charges and investigations.
• Review employee handbooks and policies.

Skills

Research skills

Legal writing

Litigation experience

Independent work

Bonuses

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission WA/OR

Job description

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Law Associate in Seattle, WA. The ideal candidate will possess over four years of experience in employment law, with a strong understanding of federal and state regulations. This role requires superior research, analytical, and legal writing skills, along with litigation experience.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft motions.
• Manage discovery, depositions, and oral arguments.
• Handle BOLI and EEOC charges and investigations.
• Review employee handbooks and policies.

Requirements

• 4+ years of employment law experience.
• Strong work ethic and client service skills.
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in industry-specific groups.

Certifications

• Admission to Oregon or Washington State Bar; dual admission preferred.

Skills

• Superior research and analytical skills.
• Strong legal writing abilities.
• Litigation experience as a second chair.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Productivity and discretionary merit bonuses.

Representing a wide range of businesses, with offices in California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and California, this is one of the largest firms, specializing in bankruptcy, business and corporate, employment, environment, intellectual property, Native American law, real estate, privacy and data security, tax and estate planning, dispute resolution, and litigation. The firm has an environment where everybody is enthusiastic and team-oriented. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the firm recruits, retains, and promotes diverse talents in the firm and the communities. Believing in giving back, the attorneys provide substantial legal assistance to help more than 100 pro bono clients per year and support a low-income housing legal clinic in Seattle. The firm offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits

• medical
• dental
• life
• 401(k) or profit-sharing retirement
• tuition reimbursement
• paid time off