Labor & Employment Attorney

Jobot; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 205 000 - 350 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Résumé du poste

Jobot in Seattle, WA is seeking a permanent Labor & Employment Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join a dynamic legal team. This role blends strategic counseling with vigorous courtroom advocacy.

You will advise management on employment decisions, defend employers in litigation, and develop practical solutions that align legal compliance with business priorities. Expect challenging work and meaningful client relationships.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of labor and employment law experience with emphasis on employer representation and management-side counseling and litigation.
• Experience handling discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage/hour matters.
• Experience with class or collective actions and navigating complex employment disputes.
• Working knowledge of ADA, FMLA, and related employment laws including accommodation and leave.
• Ability to advise employers on workplace compliance, risk, and employee relations.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong client service and ability to communicate complex issues clearly.

Responsabilités

• Represent employers in employment litigation including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation: investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlements, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Defend employers in class and collective actions and develop strategies to assess exposure and resolve disputes.
• Provide proactive, management-side counseling on hiring, discipline, termination, workplace investigations, employee relations, and policies.
• Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws including ADA and FMLA.
• Guide employers through accommodation requests, leave administration, and related workplace issues.
• Counsel on labor relations including collective bargaining obligations and union-related issues.
• Draft persuasive briefs, motions, memoranda, position statements, and client guidance.
• Develop and review employee handbooks, workplace policies, and employment agreements.
• Partner with clients, HR professionals, and colleagues to deliver business-focused legal advice.
• Stay current on labor and employment law developments and translate changes into actionable recommendations.

Connaissances

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client counseling

Formation

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Description du poste

Labor & Employment Attorney

$205000 - $350000 per year | Seattle, WA | On-site | Permanent

A bit about us:

Join a dynamic legal team as a Permanent Labor & Employment Attorney, helping employers navigate complex workplace challenges and high-stakes disputes. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 5+ years of experience who thrives on combining strategic counseling with compelling courtroom advocacy. You will advise management on employment decisions, defend employers in litigation, and develop practical solutions that align legal compliance with business priorities. Bring your analytical skills, persuasive writing, and sound judgment to a role offering challenging work and meaningful client relationships.

Why join us?

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Represent employers and management in employment litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and other workplace claims.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, including investigation, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, settlement negotiations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Defend employers in class and collective actions, including wage and hour litigation, and develop strategies to assess exposure and resolve disputes.
• Provide proactive, management-side counseling on hiring, discipline, termination, workplace investigations, employee relations, and employment policies.
• Advise clients on compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Guide employers through accommodation requests, leave administration, and related workplace issues.
• Counsel management on labor relations matters, including collective bargaining obligations, union-related issues, and workplace disputes, as applicable.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft persuasive briefs, motions, memoranda, position statements, and client guidance.
• Develop and review employee handbooks, workplace policies, employment agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Partner with clients, human resources professionals, and colleagues to deliver responsive, business-focused legal advice.
• Stay current on labor and employment law developments and translate changes into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction.
• 5+ years of relevant labor and employment law experience, or equivalent experience demonstrating the required skill set, with a strong emphasis on employer representation and management-side counseling and litigation.
• Experience handling employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage and hour matters.
• Experience with class or collective actions and the ability to navigate complex employment disputes.
• Working knowledge of the ADA, FMLA, and related employment laws, including accommodation and leave requirements.
• Experience advising employers and management on workplace compliance, employment risk, and employee relations.
• Knowledge of labor relations principles and experience addressing related management-side issues.
• Excellent legal research, legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, exercise independent judgment, and maintain close attention to detail.
• Strong client service skills and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly and practically.
• A collaborative approach, professional integrity, and a commitment to delivering effective legal counsel.

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