Labor & Employment Attorney

Jobot; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and supplemental life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) deferrals

Paid time off

Mental health resources

Health Savings Account

Pre-tax transportation benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join its Seattle office. You will handle sophisticated employment litigation from intake to resolution within a premier platform and strong institutional support.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of employment litigation experience, J.D. from an accredited law school, and Washington licensure or eligibility. Competitive base salary with an hours-based bonus, comprehensive benefits, and long-term stability are offered.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of employment litigation experience.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Experience managing discovery and substantive case responsibilities.
• Experience drafting agency complaints or employment-related agreements is highly desirable.
• Licensed in Washington or eligible to become licensed.

Responsibilities

• Employment litigation from early case assessment through resolution.
• Discovery strategy and management.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and substantive legal memoranda.
• Employee and client intake.
• Agency complaints and administrative matters.
• Separation and employment agreements.
• Workplace investigations and related counseling.
• Traditional labor matters, depending on experience.
• Advising clients on employment-related risk and compliance issues.

Skills

Employment litigation

Litigation writing

Legal research

Discovery management

Client intake

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed to practice in Washington or eligible

Job description

Job Details

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join its Seattle office.

Labor & Employment Attorney

Seattle, WA | 5–10 Years | $135K–$275K + Hours-Based Bonus

Salary: $135,000 - $275,000 per year

This is a non-partnership track position and is ideal for an attorney who wants sophisticated employment litigation work, strong institutional support, and long-term stability within a premier platform.

The Work

• Employment litigation from early case assessment through resolution
• Discovery strategy and management
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and substantive legal memoranda
• Employee and client intake
• Agency complaints and administrative matters
• Separation and employment agreements
• Workplace investigations and related counseling
• Traditional labor matters, depending on experience
• Advising clients on employment-related risk and compliance issues

Compensation

Base Salary: $135,000–$275,000

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

An hours-based bonus opportunity is also available.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and supplemental life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Long-term care insurance
• Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) deferrals
• Paid time off
• Mental health and well-being resources
• Medical concierge support
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• Pre-tax transportation benefits

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Sophisticated employment litigation within a premier national platform
• Competitive compensation with a broad experience-based salary range
• Hours-based bonus eligibility
• Strong resources and institutional support
• Comprehensive benefits
• Long-term career path outside of the traditional partnership track
• Opportunity to handle high-level employment matters in the Seattle marke

Ideal Background

• 5–10 years of prior employment litigation experience
• Strong litigation writing, research, and analytical skills
• Experience managing discovery and substantive case responsibilities
• Exposure to traditional labor matters is a plus
• Experience drafting agency complaints, separation agreements, or other employment-related agreements is highly desirable
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Strong judgment and client-service skills
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Currently licensed in Washington or eligible to become licensed in Washington

Position Structure

This is a non-partnership track attorney position designed for an experienced practitioner who wants to remain deeply involved in sophisticated legal work without pursuing the traditional partnership-track structure.

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