Labor And Employment Attorney

Permanent Placements LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Annual bonus opportunities

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Permanent Placements LLC is assisting a Pacific Northwest law firm in Seattle seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney with 6–12 years of experience to join the Labor, Employment & Immigration Practice Group.

The successful candidate will handle labor and employment litigation, counseling, and strategic advisory work for employers across diverse industries, with significant client contact and opportunities for leadership and business development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar
• 6-12 years of labor and employment law experience
• Advice and counseling
• Wage and hour matters
• Anti-discrimination and harassment claims
• Leave and accommodation issues
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and client service abilities
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex matters
• Strong organizational and case management skills
• Demonstrated interest in business development and client relationship building

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in labor and employment litigation matters, including single-plaintiff claims, class and collective actions, discrimination and harassment claims, wage and hour disputes, and leave and accommodation matters
• Advise employers on day-to-day workplace issues and risk management strategies
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation and settlement agreements, employee handbooks, disability accommodations, leave management, and employment law compliance documents
• Manage litigation strategy, discovery, motion practice, mediations, and hearings
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through practical and responsive legal advice
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on complex matters
• Participate in business development and client outreach initiatives
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to team development

Job description

Our client, a highly respected Pacific Northwest law firm, is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney with 6-12 years of experience to join its Labor, Employment & Immigration Practice Group in Seattle. Depending on experience and business development capabilities, candidates may be considered at the Associate, Counsel, or senior-level leadership track.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney seeking a sophisticated employment practice that combines litigation, counseling, and strategic client advisory work. The successful candidate will represent employers across a diverse range of industries and will have significant client contact, responsibility, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in labor and employment litigation matters, including:
• Single-plaintiff employment claims
• Class and collective actions
• Discrimination and harassment claims
• Wage and hour disputes
• Leave and accommodation matters
• Advise employers on day-to-day workplace issues and risk management strategies
• Draft and review:
• Employment agreements
• Separation and settlement agreements
• Employee handbooks
• Disability accommodations
• Leave management
• Employment law compliance
• Workplace investigations
• Manage litigation strategy, discovery, motion practice, mediations, and hearings
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through practical and responsive legal advice
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups on complex matters
• Participate in business development and client outreach initiatives
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to team development

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the Washington State Bar
• 6-12 years of labor and employment law experience
• Advice and counseling
• Wage and hour matters
• Anti-discrimination and harassment claims
• Leave and accommodation issues
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and client service abilities
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex matters
• Strong organizational and case management skills
• Demonstrated interest in business development and client relationship building

Preferred Qualifications

• Traditional labor law experience
• Collective bargaining experience
• Experience advising unionized employers
• Oregon employment law or litigation experience
• Portable business for candidates interested in a senior-level role

Why This Opportunity

Our client offers attorneys the opportunity to join a collaborative and highly regarded labor and employment practice serving employers across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, higher education, public entities, manufacturing, construction, financial services, hospitality, tribal enterprises, and professional services.

Attorneys benefit from:

• Sophisticated litigation and counseling work
• Direct client interaction and responsibility
• Strong mentorship and professional development
• Opportunities for leadership and practice growth
• Support for business development initiatives
• Commitment to pro bono service and community involvement
• An inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
• Salary Range: $205,000 - $350,000 annually
• Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and business development potential

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Billable hour credit for:
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
• Attorney training and professional development