Seattle - Mid- to Senior-Level Advice and Counsel Associate

Fisher Phillips; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

Sick leave (Seattle)

Commuter programs

Job summary

Fisher Phillips in Seattle is seeking an attorney with at least 5 years of employment law experience to counsel employers on day-to-day issues, draft policies, and handle ADA/FMLA matters. The candidate will draft employment contracts, provide management and employee training, and conduct workplace investigations.

We require strong writing and analytical skills, the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and admission to the Washington Bar.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of employment law experience.
• Washington Bar admission required.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Counsel employers on day-to-day employment issues.
• Draft and review employment policies and procedures.
• Handle ADA and FMLA matters.
• Draft employment contracts.
• Provide management and employee training.
• Conduct workplace investigations.

Skills

Employment law

Counseling employers

Policy drafting

ADA/FMLA matters

Contracts drafting

Investigations

Cross-functional training

Strong writing skills

Job description

The Seattle office of Fisher Phillips is seeking an attorney with at least 5 years of employment law experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in counseling employers on day-to-day employment issues, drafting and reviewing employment policies and procedures, handling ADA and FMLA matters, drafting employment contracts, providing management and employee training, and conducting workplace investigations. Prior experience providing advice and counseling on employment law related matters is required. Candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates will be self-starters with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Admission to the Washington Bar is required.

Benefits: Fisher Phillips offers a comprehensive benefits package for staff that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, 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 Seattle paid sick leave and paid parental leave, and optional benefits such as critical care, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, a student loan refinancing program, life insurance for dependents, and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs are also available.

Pursuant to Washington regulation, the annual salary range for this position is $225,000 – $260,000 and includes eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Actual base pay within this range 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].