Senior Attorney

LHH US; Washington; On-site; USD 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Performance-based bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation firm to hire a Senior Litigation Attorney for Seattle. This role focuses on wage and hour class actions and offers a direct-hire opportunity with no billable hour requirements.

You will lead complex litigation, manage discovery and depositions, and collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices. Required: Washington Bar license and 8+ years of civil litigation experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years civil litigation experience.
• Active Washington Bar license required.
• Experience handling wage and hour class actions or complex plaintiff-side litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex plaintiff-side wage and hour class action matters from inception through resolution.
• Develop overall litigation strategy and lead all phases of complex litigation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions in state and federal court.
• Lead all aspects of discovery, including written discovery, document review, and discovery strategy.
• Take and defend depositions, including key fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and oral arguments.
• Work closely with attorneys across multiple offices on complex, high-profile litigation.
• Evaluate cases, identify legal risks and opportunities, and develop effective litigation strategies.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Litigation strategy

Team collaboration

Education

Washington Bar license

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Litigation Attorney Location: Seattle, Washington Schedule: Full-Time Salary: $200,000-$400,000 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Description: LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation firm that is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join its growing Seattle office. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigator who enjoys handling sophisticated, high-impact litigation while collaborating with an accomplished team of attorneys across multiple offices. This role focuses exclusively on plaintiff-side wage and hour class action litigation. The firm represents large groups of employees in complex matters against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies. There are no billable hour requirements, allowing attorneys to focus on developing case strategy, litigating complex matters, and delivering exceptional results for clients.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex plaintiff-side wage and hour class action matters from inception through resolution
• Develop overall litigation strategy and lead all phases of complex litigation
• Draft and argue substantive motions in state and federal court
• Lead all aspects of discovery, including written discovery, document review, and discovery strategy
• Take and defend depositions, including key fact witnesses, corporate representatives, and experts
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and oral arguments
• Work closely with attorneys across multiple offices on complex, high-profile litigation
• Evaluate cases, identify legal risks and opportunities, and develop effective litigation strategies

Qualifications

• Active Washington Bar license required
• 8+ years of civil litigation experience
• Significant experience managing complex litigation independently from inception through resolution
• Extensive motion practice, discovery, deposition, and courtroom experience
• Strong oral advocacy and persuasive legal writing skills
• Experience handling high-exposure or complex commercial, employment, or class action litigation
• Prior experience with wage and hour class actions or other complex plaintiff-side litigation is highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

What They're Looking For

• A confident, strategic litigator who can independently manage sophisticated cases
• An experienced attorney who enjoys taking ownership of complex litigation
• A proactive, solutions-oriented professional with exceptional judgment
• An attorney with outstanding written advocacy, oral advocacy, and negotiation skills
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial litigation practice

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a nationally recognized plaintiff-side litigation firm handling high-profile class action matters
• Litigate sophisticated, impactful cases against major regional and national employers
• No billable hour requirements
• Opportunity to mentor junior attorneys and play a leadership role within the litigation team
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with experienced attorneys across multiple offices
• Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package and long-term growth opportunities

Benefits:

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $200,000.00 to $400,000.00 per year

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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