Labor & Employment Associate (2-7 years) - Wage & Hour / Class Action Litigation

Seyfarth Shaw LLP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 235,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including PTO

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Annual merit increase and bonus pay

Job summary

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm based in Seattle, is seeking a Labor and Employment Associate with 2-7 years of experience in wage and hour / class action litigation. The firm offers a professional environment with opportunities for growth and development.

The candidate should possess excellent analytical and communication skills and must be admitted to the Washington Bar or eligible to waive in. Salary for this position ranges from $235,000 to $360,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

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Qualifications

• 2-7 years of labor and employment experience focusing on wage and hour / class action litigation.
• Ability to take responsibility for complex matters with minimal supervision.
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills required.
• Admission to the Washington Bar or ability to waive in required.

Responsibilities

• Work with wage and hour / class action litigation.
• Engage in substantive client contact and case management.
• Contribute to case strategy.

Skills

Labor and employment experience

Wage and hour / class action litigation

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Why Seyfarth Labor & Employment Associate (2-7 years) - Wage & Hour / Class Action Litigation

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you’ll work with state‑of‑the‑art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

The Opportunity

Seyfarth Shaw LLP, an international law firm with approximately 1000 attorneys, has an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified Labor and Employment Associate with 2-7 years of Wage & Hour / Class Action Litigation experience for a position in its Seattle office. You’ll be a member of our consistently ranked and nationally recognized Labor & Employment practice group.

You Have

• 2-7 years of labor and employment experience, focusing for a substantial portion on wage and hour / class action litigation.
• The ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision.
• Intellectual curiosity, a willingness to think outside the box, and a knack for finding practical solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills required.
• Admission to the Washington Bar or the ability to waive in (required).

What We Provide

We provide competitive salary and benefits at all levels, comprehensive training, CLE initiatives, Seyfarth University, industry credentialing, and hands‑on learning by working side‑by‑side with our partners. We invest in our attorneys to advance in their careers by providing opportunities for substantive client contact as well as significant involvement in case strategy and management.

More About Seyfarth

With approximately 1000 lawyers across 19 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide.

Location and Salary

Seattle, WA 98104. Salary range for this role is $235,000 to $360,000. The salary will be based on relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).