Mid-Level Employment Litigation Associate

Fisher Phillips; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Seattle seeks an attorney to support the Employment Litigation team, defending employers in discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wage-hour disputes across Washington.

The role emphasizes managing cases through multiple stages, drafting pleadings and motions, conducting research, and advising clients on policies and compliance, requiring sharp judgment and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience defending employers in employment disputes.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment litigation matters through multiple stages of a case.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, substantive and dispositive motions.
• Prepare responses and position statements for administrative proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive advocacy.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to evaluate risk and craft solutions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Case management

Job description

Overview

• The practice focuses on management-side labor and employment, representing employers throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest, specifically within the Employment Litigation team.
• Work involves defending employers in employment-related disputes covering discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, restrictive covenants, and wage and hour claims.
• Experience counseling employers on workplace policies, compliance, and day-to-day employment issues is beneficial.
• Responsibilities include managing employment litigation matters through multiple stages of a case, drafting pleadings, written discovery, substantive and dispositive motions, and other litigation filings.
• The role also involves preparing responses and position statements for administrative agency proceedings, conducting legal research, developing persuasive written advocacy, and collaborating with colleagues and clients to evaluate risk and develop practical solutions.
• Candidates must be comfortable managing multiple matters and competing deadlines, exercising sound judgment and attention to detail, and working both independently and collaboratively within the litigation team.
• Requires excellent legal research, writing, analytical, organizational, communication, and case-management skills.