First Year Associate Attorney / Post Bar Law Clerk

Orion Placement; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

A plaintiff-side law firm in Seattle seeks a full-time legal assistant to support wage-and-hour and employment class action cases. This role offers significant mentorship opportunities and a competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $150,000. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Washington and possess strong legal research and writing skills. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience preferred.
• Experience or internships in employment or class actions are a plus.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a busy docket of wage-and-hour and class action cases.
• Draft litigation documents under attorney guidance.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal research

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Licensed to practice law in Washington

Job description

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a powerhouse plaintiff-side firm as it launches and grows its wage-and-hour and employment class action practice in Washington
• Get true, hands‑on experience in high-impact state and federal litigation against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies
• Perfect post‑bar role if you're eager to build a litigation career in plaintiff-side employment and class actions, with strong training and mentoring
• Competitive compensation in the $130k$150k range, plus benefits, growth, and support for ongoing professional development

Location

On-site in Seattle, WA. Youll be part of a growing local team while collaborating closely with experienced class action litigators, in a centrally located office accessible from Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, and surrounding communities.

Note

You must be licensed to practice law in Washington (or awaiting WA Bar results/admission), able to work on-site full-time in Seattle, and genuinely interested in plaintiff-side employment, wage-and-hour, and consumer class and representative actions. Occasional travel within Washington may be required.

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing plaintiff-side law firm expanding its footprint into Washington, with a long-standing reputation in wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class action litigation. They litigate complex cases in state and federal courts against regional, national, and Fortune 500 employers and companies. With a mission-driven culture and a track record of recovering millions for workers and consumers, they combine high-powered advocacy with a deep commitment to justice.

Job Description

• Support a busy docket of wage-and-hour, employment, and consumer class and representative actions in Washington state and federal courts
• Draft complaints, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents under the guidance of experienced attorneys
• Assist with written and document discovery, including document review, organization, and preparation for depositions and hearings
• Conduct legal research on statutes, regulations, and case law and prepare clear, written analyses for supervising attorneys
• Participate in law and motion practice, oral advocacy, and court appearances as opportunities arise as you progress from post-bar to associate responsibilities
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff to keep cases organized, on track, and moving toward favorable resolutions
• Communicate professionally with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel as directed, always reflecting the firm’s high standards

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Washington, or awaiting WA Bar results/admission
• 02 years of civil litigation experience; experience or internships/clinics in employment, wage-and-hour, or class actions are a plus
• Exposure to discovery, motion practice, oral advocacy, or court appearances during law school, externships, or clerkships preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail and deadlines
• Positive, proactive attitude and genuine interest in representing employees and consumers in impact litigation
• Ability to travel occasionally within Washington for hearings, depositions, and case-related needs

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Youll build a marketable litigation skillset early in your career working on sophisticated class and representative actions
• Youll join a collegial, mission-driven team that invests in training, courses, and continuing education so you can grow into a full litigation associate role
• Youll receive competitive compensation ($130,000$150,000), plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and bonus potential in a firm that is actively expanding across multiple states

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance