Midlevel Employment Litigation Associate

Miller Nash LLP; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Miller Nash LLP seeks a litigation-focused associate with 3–6 years of experience for our Portland, Oregon office. The ideal candidate will handle employment and general litigation, representing employers in state and federal courts and before agencies.

Strong skills in motion practice, discovery, strategy, and advocacy are required; wage-and-hour class actions are a plus. Oregon and Washington licenses to practice are required; California license is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in employment and general litigation.
• Active Oregon and Washington licenses to practice (CA license beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies.
• Handle motion practice, discovery, and litigation strategy.
• Provide strong written and oral advocacy; assist in wage-and-hour class actions as needed.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Employment litigation

General litigation

Oral advocacy

Written advocacy

Discovery

Motion practice

Job description

Our employment law and labor practice is seeking a litigation-focused associate with three to six years of experience for our Portland, Oregon office.

The ideal candidate will have experience in employment and general litigation, representing employers in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Strong skills in motion practice, discovery, litigation strategy, and written and oral advocacy are required. Experience in class action litigation, especially on wage and hour issues, is a plus. We are looking for a motivated, responsive attorney who works well independently and as part of a team and can contribute immediately to client needs.

Oregon and Washington licenses to practice is required, and a California license is beneficial. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available to all Miller Nash attorneys.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Compensation

Base Salary Range:

• $172,500 - $192,500 per year (The posted range reflects the expected base salary for this role based on factors such as years of experience, qualifications, and location. The exact offer within this range will depend on the selected candidate's background.)

Bonuses and Other Compensation:

• Eligibility for an automatic performance bonus ranging from $10,000 - $40,000 annually, contingent on meeting specified billable hours thresholds.
• Potential for additional discretionary bonus based on individual and firm performance.

Who We Are

Miller Nash is an established firm with both strong traditions and modern sensibilities. Although our roots in the Pacific Northwest go back more than a century, we are creative thinkers committed to serving our clients, our community, and each other in thoughtful and innovative ways. Our attorneys and staff enjoy collaborating with one another, and it shows. Candidates and new members of our team often tell us that they are most impressed by the genuine collegiality and caring at our firm.

The clients we serve are a diverse group of businesses, nonprofits, public entities, and individuals. We are organized around the industries of our clients and invest our time to understand our clients' businesses so we can better meet their needs. Our firm vision centers around delivering great client service, driven by our passion for devoting ourselves to our clients' legal needs as if they were our own.

Community involvement is a way of life at Miller Nash, as is our deep commitment to diversity. This involvement extends beyond our own offices to the clients we serve and to the communities where we live and work. You will find our attorneys as leaders within their business communities, professional associations, and community nonprofits-giving their time to make a positive impact.

Miller Nash is also proud to participate in Diversity Lab's Mansfield Rule Certification program which aims to ensure that all talent at participating law firms and legal departments has an equal opportunity to advance into leadership by increasing transparency and broadening the pool of candidates considered for these opportunities. In 2024, we successfully completed Diversity Lab's Mansfield 2023-2024 program and achieved Mansfield Certification Plus status. We continue to support and promote diversity within our firm and will continue to participate in Mansfield 2024-2025.