Employment Law Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity bonuses

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Seattle, WA seeks an experienced Employment Law Associate with 4+ years of employment law experience. The ideal candidate understands federal and state regulations and has strong research, analytical, and legal writing skills, along with litigation experience.

Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting motions, managing discovery, depositions, and oral arguments, handling BOLI and EEOC charges, reviewing handbooks, and training junior associates.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Train junior associates.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Second-chair litigation

Limited supervision

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Job Overview

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.
• Train junior associates.

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.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree.

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.

Benefits

• Productivity and discretionary merit bonuses.
• Flexible work arrangements.