Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Boutique Recruiting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Long-term advancement opportunities

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting represents a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm seeking a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate to represent employers across Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

The role manages complex employment litigation, oversees pleadings, discovery, and motions, and develops strategy with colleagues and clients. Candidates should have 4+ years of defense experience, strong writing, and active Washington Bar membership.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation experience defending employers.
• Strong written advocacy and analytical skills.
• Active Washington Bar membership.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation through multiple stages from pleadings to depositions.
• Defend employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and wage/hour matters.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other filings.
• Prepare responses for agency proceedings and conduct legal research.
• Take depositions and advise clients on risk and strategy.

Skills

Litigation

Employment law

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Washington Bar admission

Job description

Position Title: Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate to represent employers in sophisticated workplace disputes throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest. This role will manage employment litigation through multiple stages while handling pleadings, discovery, substantive motions, agency proceedings, legal research, and strategic case development.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of litigation experience defending employers and is prepared to take meaningful ownership of complex matters. They bring strong written advocacy, sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to work strategically with both colleagues and clients.

Salary: $215,000 / annually

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters through multiple stages of a case
• Defend employers in disputes involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour claims
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, substantive and dispositive motions, and other litigation filings
• Prepare responses and position statements for administrative agency proceedings
• Conduct legal research and develop clear, persuasive written advocacy
• Take and defend depositions
• Work strategically with colleagues and clients to evaluate risk and develop practical solutions

Requirements

• 4+ years of litigation experience
• Experience defending employers in employment-related disputes
• Strong experience with pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and depositions
• Experience with discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, restrictive covenant, or wage and hour matters
• Experience counseling employers on workplace policies, compliance, and day-to-day employment matters is a plus
• Excellent academic credentials with strong writing and analytical skills
• Active Washington Bar membership

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Long-term advancement opportunities