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Boutique Recruiting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Long-term career growth

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Junior Employment Litigation Associate to join a nationally recognized labor and employment law firm serving employers across Washington and the Pacific Northwest. The role offers hands-on experience in pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and research within a sophisticated legal team.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of litigation experience, preferably in labor and employment law, and is ready to develop as a management-side litigator.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of litigation experience, preferably in labor and employment law.
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions is preferred.
• Active Washington Bar membership required.

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in management-side labor and employment litigation.
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings.
• Draft substantive and dispositive motions and other filings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare persuasive written advocacy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Assist with employment-related disputes through multiple stages of litigation.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to evaluate issues and develop solutions.

Skills

Litigation

Employment law

Pleadings & discovery

Education

Washington Bar admission

Job description

Position Title: Junior Employment Litigation Associate

A nationally recognized labor and employment law firm is seeking a Junior Employment Litigation Associate to join its management-side practice representing employers throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest. This role offers hands-on litigation experience across pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, legal research, and employment-related disputes while working alongside experienced attorneys.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of litigation experience, preferably within labor and employment law, and is ready to continue developing as a management-side employment litigator. They are proactive, intellectually curious, highly organized, and comfortable taking initiative while working collaboratively with a sophisticated legal team.

Salary Range: $175,000 - 200,000 / annually, DOE

Responsibilities

• Represent employers in management-side labor and employment litigation
• Draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings
• Draft substantive and dispositive motions and other litigation filings
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written advocacy
• Take and defend depositions
• Assist with employment-related disputes throughout multiple stages of litigation
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to evaluate issues and develop practical solutions

Requirements

• 2-3 years of litigation experience
• Labor and employment law experience preferred
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions
• Exposure to deposition practice and substantive litigation responsibilities
• Excellent academic credentials and strong writing and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• 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 career growth within a national labor and employment practice