Seattle – 2027 Entry-Level Associate

Fisher Phillips; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) and profit sharing

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Student loan refinancing program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Fisher Phillips seeks a highly motivated 3L law student to join our Seattle office as a 2027 entry-level fall associate. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials and an interest in labor and employment law. Prior work experience is preferred but not required.

The associate will work with seasoned lawyers, contribute to substantive legal work, and gain practical experience across a variety of matters to establish a solid foundation for their career in this field.

Qualifications

• Must attend an ABA-accredited law school and be a 3L in fall 2027.
• Plan to sit for the Washington Bar Exam in July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical experience across labor and employment matters.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys on substantive legal tasks.
• Build a strong foundation for a career in labor and employment law.

Skills

Strong academics

Labor & employment interest

Education

ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Fisher Phillips is seeking a highly motivated 3L law student to join our Seattle office as a 2027 entry-level fall associate. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials and a demonstrated interest in building a career in labor and employment law. Prior work experience is preferred but not required.

The position offers the opportunity to develop practical experience across a variety of labor and employment matters. The associate will work alongside experienced attorneys, contribute to substantive legal work, and build a strong foundation for their practice.

Candidates must attend an ABA-accredited law school and plan to sit for the July 2027 Washington Bar Exam.

Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous 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 optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance.

Pursuant to Washington regulation, the annual salary for this position is $155,000 and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Actual base pay will be determined by several components, including but not limited to, relevant experience, seniority, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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].

Please note: Fisher Phillips is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.