Employment Litigation Associate - Seattle

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K program

Paid holidays

Flexible time off

Job summary

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in Seattle seeks a 3rd–6th year associate for our Employment Litigation group. The role focuses on high‑profile single‑plaintiff cases, systemic discrimination and wage‑hour class actions, and pre‑litigation matters.

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, creative and practical, with outstanding writing, strong verbal and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Washington State Bar.
• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Work on high-profile single plaintiff employment cases, systemic discrimination and wage-hour class actions, and pre-litigation matters.
• Respond to administrative charges and conduct internal investigations.
• Counsel clients on a wide variety of employment issues and manage complex cases.
• Take and defend depositions, appear in court, argue motions and participate in mediations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent work

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Responsibilities

We are actively seeking a 3rd - 6th year associate for a position in Seattle with our dynamic Employment Litigation group.

Responsibilities include: working on high profile single plaintiff employment cases, systemic discrimination and wage and hour class actions, and pre‑litigation matters; responding to administrative charges; conducting internal investigations, counseling clients on a wide variety of employment issues; and taking an active role in handling cutting‑edge legal matters.

The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, creative, and practical, and should also have outstanding interpersonal skills, exceptional writing skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team. This position offers the opportunity to assume significant responsibility, work directly with corporate clients, manage complex cases, take and defend depositions, make court appearances at important hearings, argue motions, handle mediations, and other related work typically handled by mid‑level associates.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent academic credentials, and strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• At least 2 years of litigation experience.
• A completed JD from an accredited law school required.
• Must be a member of the Washington State Bar.

Why Orrick

At our core, we value collegiality among our lawyers and strive to make our practices both professionally and personally rewarding. We'll help you to connect with peers and mentors to ensure you are integrated into our client teams. Our top‑notch training and mentoring programs, retreats and academies, and shadowing opportunities are what set us apart. If you are passionate about innovative work in a dynamic environment, you're just who we've been looking for.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected salary range for this position is between $260,000 and $390,000.

Orrick is committed to providing a comprehensive, competitive, and thoughtful total compensation package to our attorneys and staff, wherever they work. This compensation and benefits information is based on the Orrick’s estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job‑related factors that may include, but not limited to, qualifications, relevant experience or education, particular skills or expertise, geography.

Other compensation may include an annual discretionary merit bonus, which would be determined by Firm and individual performance.

We offer a full range of elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision and life; robust mental well‑being programs; child, family, elder, and pet care benefits; short- and long‑term disability and industry leading parental leave benefits; health savings account contributions (w/applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, and a 401K program. This role will receive compensated time off through our Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

Orrick accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis, until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration for employment. For attorney positions, a 'qualified applicant' is an individual who is a member of the State Bar of California, admitted in good standing, and is eligible to practice[1]; or whose admission to the State Bar of California and eligibility to practice remains subject only to successful completion of the California Bar Examination.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for the position in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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