Hybrid Labor and Employment Litigation Attorney

King-County,-W; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Seattle seeks an enthusiastic and analytical attorney to join the Litigation Section to work on tort and employment matters.

The successful candidate will litigate on behalf of County clients in labor arbitrations and other administrative forums, with a hybrid schedule that requires in-office work on Wednesdays and telecommuting three days one week and two days the next.

Qualifications

• Outstanding client relations skills.
• Exceptional analytical abilities.
• Ability to present a persuasive case to a fact finder.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to represent County in labor arbitrations and administrative forums.
• Demonstrates initiative and teamwork on complex matters.
• Commitment to Race, Equity and Social Justice and cultural humility.
• 3-5 years experience in litigation or labor/employment law preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Litigate matters on behalf of County clients in labor arbitrations and other administrative forums.
• Represent the County in proceedings including the King County Personnel Board, OAH, and PERC.
• Adhere to the Rules of Professional Conduct and maintain ethical standards.
• Collaborate with a team on complex labor and employment matters.

Skills

Outstanding client relations skills

Analytical abilities

Persuasive argumentation

Legal research and writing

Represent County in labor arbitration

Team collaboration

Race, Equity and Social Justice

3-5 years litigation/labor-employment

Job description

The Civil Division of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Seattle seeks an enthusiastic and analytical attorney to join the Litigation Section to work on tort and employment matters.

The successful candidate will litigate on behalf of County clients in labor arbitrations and other administrative forums, with a hybrid schedule that requires in-office work on Wednesdays and telecommuting three days one week and two days the next.