Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Seattle paid sick leave

Commuter and Transit programs

Job summary

Fisher Phillips is seeking a mid-level associate with 2–5 years of experience to join its Employment Litigation team in Seattle. The role involves defending employers in various employment matters, advising clients on policies, and drafting legal documents. Candidates must hold a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to the Washington State Bar. The position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 – $195,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including dental, medical, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience defending employers in employment litigation.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in a broad range of employment matters.
• Advise clients on workplace policies and day-to-day employment issues.
• Draft discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, and agency position statements.
• Deliver clear, persuasive written advocacy in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently and collaboratively, showing professionalism and accountability.

Skills

Strong litigation skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Proactive solutions-oriented approach

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to the Washington State Bar

Job description

Overview

The Seattle office of Fisher Phillips is seeking a mid-level associate with 2–5 years of experience to join its Employment Litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Defend employers in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour disputes.
• Advise clients on workplace policies and day-to-day employment issues.
• Draft discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, and agency position statements.
• Deliver clear, persuasive written advocacy and manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to team collaboration and continued growth.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Washington State Bar.
• 2–5 years of experience defending employers in employment litigation.
• Strong litigation, writing, analytical skills and proactive solutions-oriented approach.

Benefits

Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401(k) and carve out election, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. We also offer Seattle paid sick leave and paid parental leave, and optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

Salary

Pursuant to Washington regulation, the annual salary range for this position is $160,000 – $195,000 and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, seniority, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fisher Phillips is committed to equal employment opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations for those who need them to complete the application or recruiting process and for employees who need reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their positions due to a disability or for religious reasons. If you need to request accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email [e-mail].