Employment Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) and profit-sharing plan

Paid time off and ten paid holidays

Paid family leave and life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney in Seattle, WA to focus on management-side employment and labor law. A minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience is required, including wage and hour class actions, and state and federal court proceedings.

Candidate must hold a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and be an active member of the Washington State Bar.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience.
• Washington State bar license required.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal employment law.
• Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in employment litigation, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment cases.
• Conduct workplace investigations on issues such as harassment and ethics violations.
• Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and take and defend depositions.
• Advise clients on employment agreements, severance packages, and policy drafting.
• Represent clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

Skills

Strong legal research

Legal writing abilities

Excellent communication

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Workplace investigations

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Employment Litigation Associate Attorney for its Seattle, WA office to focus on management-side employment and labor law. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience, including wage and hour class actions, state and federal court proceedings, administrative agency matters, and alternative dispute resolution.

Duties

• Represent clients in employment litigation, including wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment cases.
• Conduct workplace investigations on issues such as harassment and ethics violations.
• Draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and take and defend depositions.
• Advise clients on employment agreements, severance packages, and policy drafting.
• Represent clients before state and federal courts and administrative agencies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of employment litigation experience.
• Washington State bar license required.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Thorough knowledge of local, state, and federal employment law.
• Excellent communication skills and high emotional intelligence.

Education

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

Certifications

Active membership in the Washington State Bar Association.

Skills

• Skilled litigator with experience in employment law.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficient in conducting workplace investigations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) and profit-sharing plan.
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays per year.
• Paid family leave and life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.