Labor & Employment Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP seeks a junior attorney to support senior lawyers in litigation, including interviewing witnesses, client and opposing counsel communication, and drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions.

The role involves trial preparation and second-chairing trials, with preferred experience in handling EEOC and WSHRC matters and related position statements. The position operates under a hybrid work arrangement within the Labor & Employment Practice.

Qualifications

• Assisting with trial preparation, including drafting witness and exhibit disclosures, motions in limine, and preparing witnesses.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior attorneys with all aspects of litigation, including interviewing witnesses, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, and drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions.

Skills

litigation support

depositions

trial prep

Job description

Overview

• Lewis Brisbois supports junior attorneys in taking on first-chair responsibilities, including depositions and trials, at a pace aligned with their individual readiness and growth.
• The role involves assisting senior attorneys with all aspects of litigation, including interviewing witnesses, communicating with clients and opposing counsel, and drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Required experience includes preparing for and assisting with trial preparation (e.g., drafting witness and exhibit disclosures, motions in limine, preparing witnesses) and second-chairing a trial.
• Preferred experience includes handling charges of discrimination filed with the EEOC and WSHRC, drafting position statements, and responding to administrative agency inquiries.
• The Labor & Employment Practice advises clients nationwide on all phases and types of employment litigation, counseling, and training.
• This position operates under a hybrid work arrangement.